Grade I listed · Sunderland

Washington Old Hall

Washington Old Hall is a Grade I listed building in Sunderland, first listed on 19 December 1949. It is one of 10 Grade I entries among 370 listed buildings in Sunderland; 2% of Sunderland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Washington Old Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1354971
Date first listed	19 December 1949
Local planning authority	Sunderland
Location	54.90276, -1.51652 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1354971

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Sunderland will require for your works on Washington Old Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Washington Old Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates and Gate Piers to West of Washington Old Hall	II	33 m
Lodge to West of Washington Old Hall	I	34 m
Church of Holy Trinity	II	43 m
The Old Hall Smithy	II	96 m
Washington and Barmston War Memorial	II	128 m
Washington Hall School	II	195 m
Monument 5 Metres to North of Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate	II	291 m
Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate and Presbytery Adjoining	II	295 m
War memorial c40m to the west of the Church of Our Blessed Lady Immaculate, Washington	II	340 m
F Pit Winding House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Washington Old Hall listed?

Yes. Washington Old Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1354971, first listed on 19 December 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Washington Old Hall?

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.