Grade II listed · Hartlepool

Wilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store)

Wilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store) is a Grade II listed building in Hartlepool, first listed on 1 September 2003. It is one of 144 Grade II entries among 153 listed buildings in Hartlepool; 97% of Hartlepool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1390598
Date first listed1 September 2003
Local planning authorityHartlepool
Location54.68527, -1.21215 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1390598

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Hartlepool will require for your works on Wilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store), 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.

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Boundary Wall Gates and Gate Piers Enclosing Wesley Methodist ChurchII31 m
Lamp Standard to East of Wesley Methodist ChurchII36 m
Wesley Methodist ChurchII49 m
Cleveland College of Art and Design, Old Registrar’s Office and Rear ExtensionII77 m
Grand HotelII81 m
Cleveland College of Art and Design, Former Central Library and Rear ExtensionII94 m
Cleveland College of Art and Design, Former Municipal BuildingsII111 m
Monument to Sir William Gray Approximately 20 Metres to South West of Christ ChurchII134 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk 5 Metres East of Town HallII138 m
War Memorial in Victory SquareII145 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store) listed?
Yes. Wilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1390598, first listed on 1 September 2003. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Wilkinsons (Formerly Binns Department Store)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hartlepool, 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.