Grade II listed · Darlington

No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace

No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 29 October 1987. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 77% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1299449
Date first listed	29 October 1987
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.48319, -1.54900 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1299449

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace, 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 No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace

Name	Grade	Distance
The Comet Public House	II	261 m
Aquila Cottage	II	280 m
Croft Bridge	I	340 m
Rockliffe Hall in Rockliffe Park	II	616 m
Tees Railway Bridge	II	687 m
Little Breckon	II	996 m
Dovecote and Adjacent Pigsty, 10 Metres West of Number 4 (The Old House)	II	1.0 km
Outbuilding on Left Return of Number 4 (The Old House)	II	1.0 km
Fountain and Trough 20 Metres South of Number 2	II	1.1 km
The Old Church School	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace listed?

Yes. No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1299449, first listed on 29 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to No. 1 (Merrydale Rest Home), No. 2 (Banks House) and Nos. 3 to 12 Bank Terrace?

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