Grade II listed · Darlington

Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church

Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 6 September 1977. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 24% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1258171
Date first listed	6 September 1977
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.52998, -1.55262 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1258171

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church, 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 Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Northgate United Reformed Church	II	16 m
Front Garden Wall to North Lodge	II	68 m
Central School Annexe	II*	74 m
North Lodge (Education Offices)	II	79 m
Central School (East Block)	II	125 m
138-148 Northgate	II	129 m
Bridge Over River Skerne	II	142 m
Bandstand to West of Bowling Green	II	181 m
The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn	II	231 m
Bridge Over the River Skerne	II	275 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church listed?

Yes. Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1258171, first listed on 6 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, 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.