Grade II listed · South Tyneside

Church of St Michael

Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in South Tyneside, first listed on 27 February 1950. It is one of 182 Grade II entries among 193 listed buildings in South Tyneside; 11% of South Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1232581
Date first listed	27 February 1950
Local planning authority	South Tyneside
Location	54.98943, -1.42461 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232581

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Tyneside will require for your works on Church of St Michael, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
South Shields war memorial	II	218 m
Building in North East Corner of Garden to the White House, Westoe Village to West of No 34 Horsley Road	II	276 m
34 and 38, Horsley Hill Road	II	284 m
Ravensworth and Briary	II	301 m
Former Talbot Memorial House	II	301 m
6, Westoe Village	II	303 m
7, Westoe Village	II	303 m
5, Westoe Village	II	303 m
9 and 10, Westoe Village	II	304 m
The White House	II	312 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1232581, first listed on 27 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Michael?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Tyneside, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.