Grade II listed · County Durham

Former Hippodrome Theatre

Former Hippodrome Theatre is a Grade II listed building in County Durham, first listed on 23 April 2012. It is one of 2,822 Grade II entries among 3,091 listed buildings in County Durham; 97% of County Durham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Hippodrome Theatre
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1400076
Date first listed	23 April 2012
Local planning authority	County Durham
Location	54.65880, -1.67556 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1400076

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents County Durham will require for your works on Former Hippodrome Theatre, 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 Former Hippodrome Theatre

Name	Grade	Distance
Wesley Methodist Church and Attached Railings	II	117 m
Walls, piers, gates and railings to King James I Academy	II	237 m
Former Lodge to King James I Academy	II	245 m
Green Tree Public House	II	275 m
King James I Academy	II	310 m
Former Gregory Butchers Shop	II	322 m
Toilet blocks and storage buildings to King James I Academy	II	336 m
Walls, Piers and Gates to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church	II	366 m
Bishop Auckland Methodist Church	II	376 m
Church of St Peter	II	399 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Hippodrome Theatre listed?

Yes. Former Hippodrome Theatre is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1400076, first listed on 23 April 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Hippodrome Theatre?

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.