Grade II listed · County Durham

Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a

Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 28 November 1994. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 95% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1282734
Date first listed	28 November 1994
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.54604, -1.92166 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1282734

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a, 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 Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a

Name	Grade	Distance
57, Galgate	II	11 m
59 and 59a, Galgate	II	15 m
55, Galgate	II	20 m
53, Galgate	II	32 m
Numbers 60 and 62 and Attached Yard Wall	II	39 m
Number 51 and Attached Walls	II	40 m
74, Galgate	II	43 m
61 and 63, Galgate	II	45 m
Baliol Street Name Plate Numbers 56 and 58 and Attached Stone Baliol Street Name Plate and Yard Wall	II	53 m
Numbers 47 and 49 and Attached Walls and Railings	II	55 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a listed?

Yes. Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1282734, first listed on 28 November 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls and Piers in Front of Numbers Numbers 53-59 (Odd) and 59a?

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