Grade II* listed · Redcar and Cleveland

Inclined Tramway (Upper Building)

Inclined Tramway (Upper Building) is a Grade II* listed building in Redcar and Cleveland, first listed on 26 February 1999. It is one of 27 Grade II* entries among 609 listed buildings in Redcar and Cleveland; 92% of Redcar and Cleveland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Inclined Tramway (Upper Building)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1387523
Date first listed	26 February 1999
Local planning authority	Redcar and Cleveland
Location	54.58571, -0.97104 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387523

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Redcar and Cleveland will require for your works on Inclined Tramway (Upper Building), 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Inclined Tramway (Upper Building)

Name	Grade	Distance
Inclined Tramway (Lower Building)	II*	58 m
Saltburn Pier Entrance Building	II	81 m
Alexandra House and Attached Railings	II	82 m
Beach Huts	II	94 m
Kingsley House, Edward House and Attached Railings	II	117 m
Britannia Mansions and Attached Railings	II	137 m
The Marine Hotel, the Masonic Hall, Red Gables Public House and Attached Wall	II	159 m
Saltburn Pier	II*	186 m
The Zetland with Terrace Walls and Steps	II	200 m
Zetland Mews	II	227 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Inclined Tramway (Upper Building) listed?

Yes. Inclined Tramway (Upper Building) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1387523, first listed on 26 February 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Inclined Tramway (Upper Building)?

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