Grade II listed · Hartlepool

Park Tower (Former North Eastern Co-Operative Society Department Store)

Park Tower (Former North Eastern Co-Operative Society Department Store) is a Grade II listed building in Hartlepool, first listed on 17 December 1985. It is one of 144 Grade II entries among 153 listed buildings in Hartlepool; 35% of Hartlepool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePark Tower (Former North Eastern Co-Operative Society Department Store)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1250532
Date first listed17 December 1985
Local planning authorityHartlepool
Location54.68234, -1.21181 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1250532

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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 Park Tower (Former North Eastern Co-Operative Society Department Store)

NameGradeDistance
Bollard at South East Corner of Number 10 StrantonII50 m
Bollard at North East Corner of Stranton HotelII84 m
Lion Sculpture and Pier 15 Metres to East of Lion BreweryII120 m
Church of All SaintsII*214 m
Wilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store)II327 m
War Memorial in Victory SquareII342 m
Boundary Wall Gates and Gate Piers Enclosing Wesley Methodist ChurchII351 m
Cleveland College of Art and Design, Old Registrar’s Office and Rear ExtensionII361 m
Lamp Standard to East of Wesley Methodist ChurchII363 m
Wesley Methodist ChurchII370 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Park Tower (Former North Eastern Co-Operative Society Department Store) listed?
Yes. Park Tower (Former North Eastern Co-Operative Society Department Store) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1250532, first listed on 17 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Park Tower (Former North Eastern Co-Operative Society Department Store)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hartlepool, 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.