Grade II listed · Sunderland

Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade

Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 17 October 1994. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 69% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1279906
Date first listed	17 October 1994
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.92308, -1.36069 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279906

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade, 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 Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade

Name	Grade	Distance
Andover	II	368 m
Walls and Four Mooring Posts to North Dock Basin	II	577 m
Drinking Fountain Near North End of Roker Park Terrace	II	578 m
The Bede Memorial	II	582 m
Bandstand at North End	II	609 m
Remaining Walls of North Dock	II	627 m
Wave Basin Battery Adjacent to Old South Pier	II	752 m
Lych Gate and Walls South, East and North of Church of St Andrew	II	784 m
Church of St Andrew	I	822 m
Parish Hall West of Church of St Andrew	II	868 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade listed?

Yes. Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279906, first listed on 17 October 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roker Pier and Lighthouse with Railings, Lamp Standards and Part of Promenade?

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.