Grade II listed · Sunderland

Sunderland and South Shields Water Company Offices, with Steps, Walls and Railings

Sunderland and South Shields Water Company Offices, with Steps, Walls and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 10 November 1978. It is one of 344 Grade II entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 14% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSunderland and South Shields Water Company Offices, with Steps, Walls and Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1293010
Date first listed10 November 1978
Local planning authoritySunderland
Location54.90466, -1.37974 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1293010

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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 Sunderland and South Shields Water Company Offices, with Steps, Walls and Railings

NameGradeDistance
Numbers 25-28 with Steps and Railings AttachedII20 m
Numbers 17-29 with Steps and Handrails AttachedII51 m
County Court with Attached Steps and RailingsII53 m
Numbers 20-23 with Steps and Railings AttachedII61 m
Two Lamp Standards in Front of Main Entrance to Museum and LibraryII62 m
Museum and LibraryII64 m
Numbers 45, 46 and 47 with Attached Steps and RailingsII72 m
Numbers 32-42 with Steps and Railings AttachedII75 m
Terrace Wall and Statues South of Museum and Library at North End of ParkII83 m
22, Athenaeum StreetII91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunderland and South Shields Water Company Offices, with Steps, Walls and Railings listed?
Yes. Sunderland and South Shields Water Company Offices, with Steps, Walls and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1293010, first listed on 10 November 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sunderland and South Shields Water Company Offices, with Steps, Walls and Railings?
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.