Grade II* listed · Darlington

St Clare'S Abbey Chapel

St Clare'S Abbey Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Darlington, first listed on 18 August 2009. It is one of 32 Grade II* entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 96% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Clare'S Abbey Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1393424
Date first listed	18 August 2009
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.52504, -1.57990 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393424

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 St Clare'S Abbey Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
St Clare'S Abbey, Lodge, Walls and Ancillary Garden Buildings	II	28 m
Danesmoor	II	121 m
Carmel House Convent	II	304 m
Carmel House to North East of Carmel House Convent Link Building and Chapel Presbytery to North East of Carmel House Convent	II	352 m
Carmel Lodge (To North-West of Carmel House Convent)	II	366 m
Barn to East of Hillclose Farm House	II	629 m
Hillclose Farm House	II*	655 m
Woodburn Gardeners' Cottage	II	774 m
Inglenook	II	818 m
Pierremont Lodge	II	865 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Clare'S Abbey Chapel listed?

Yes. St Clare'S Abbey Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1393424, first listed on 18 August 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Clare'S Abbey Chapel?

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.