Grade I listed · Sunderland

Phoenix Hall

Phoenix Hall is a Grade I listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 20 June 1975. It is one of 10 Grade I entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Phoenix Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1279903
Date first listed	20 June 1975
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.90819, -1.37155 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279903

Planning works on this listed building?

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

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Phoenix Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
49 AND 50, HIGH STREET EAST (See details for further address information)	II	94 m
51, High Street East	II	106 m
10, Church Street East	II*	133 m
11, Church Street East	II*	133 m
Forecourt Wall and Gate Piers to Church of Holy Trinity	II	169 m
Sunderland Exchange	II	176 m
Church of Holy Trinity	I	187 m
Warehouse on Wylam Wharf, Premises of Rose Line Limited at Nz 4025 5736	II	190 m
Wall to North of Church of Holy Trinity Churchyard	II	216 m
Bonded Warehouse Premises of Thomas Maughan (Rose Line) at Nz 4017 5734	II	240 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Phoenix Hall listed?

Yes. Phoenix Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1279903, first listed on 20 June 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Phoenix Hall?

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.