Grade II listed · County Durham

Vane Tempest Hall

Vane Tempest Hall is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 10 March 1988. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 84% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Vane Tempest Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1310775
Date first listed	10 March 1988
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.77811, -1.55595 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1310775

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Vane Tempest Hall, 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 Vane Tempest Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block Behind Vane Tempest Hall	II	33 m
129 and 130, Gilesgate	II	121 m
128, Gilesgate	II	125 m
127, Gilesgate	II	128 m
126, Gilesgate	II	132 m
106 and 107, Gilesgate	II	134 m
133 and 134, Gilesgate	II	142 m
103-105, Gilesgate	II	149 m
135, Gilesgate	II	153 m
136, Gilesgate	II	162 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Vane Tempest Hall listed?

Yes. Vane Tempest Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1310775, first listed on 10 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Vane Tempest Hall?

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.