Grade I listed · Darlington

Skerne Bridge

Skerne Bridge is a Grade I listed building in Darlington, first listed on 7 December 2021. It is one of 9 Grade I entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 99% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Skerne Bridge
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1475481
Date first listed	7 December 2021
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.53448, -1.55062 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1475481

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on Skerne Bridge, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Skerne Bridge

Name	Grade	Distance
Railway Viaduct	II	165 m
Goods Shed East South East of North Road Station	II*	197 m
1 and 2 McNay Street	II	210 m
The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn	II	289 m
North Road Railway Station (Now Railway Museum)	II*	307 m
Lime Cells	II	315 m
Stockton and Darlington Railway Carriage Works	II	423 m
Bridge Over River Skerne	II	498 m
Forecourt Railings and Gate Piers to Northgate United Reformed Church	II	517 m
Northgate United Reformed Church	II	519 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Skerne Bridge listed?

Yes. Skerne Bridge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1475481, first listed on 7 December 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Skerne Bridge?

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.