Grade II* listed · Sunderland

Doxford House with conservatory

Doxford House with conservatory is a Grade II* listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 25 February 1949. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 0% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDoxford House with conservatory
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1279879
Date first listed25 February 1949
Local planning authoritySunderland
Location54.86845, -1.41669 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1279879

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Doxford House with conservatory, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Doxford House with conservatory listed?
Yes. Doxford House with conservatory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1279879, first listed on 25 February 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Doxford House with conservatory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sunderland, 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.