Grade II listed · Darlington

The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway

The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 10 January 2022. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 99% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1476457
Date first listed	10 January 2022
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.53209, -1.53657 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1476457

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Darlington will require for your works on The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway, 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 The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James	II	168 m
Roman Catholic School-Church of St William of York and St Francis de Sales	II	281 m
Former Gner Engine Shed	II	418 m
Route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway trackside sign	II	443 m
Red Barns	II	706 m
Bridge Over River Skerne	II	923 m
Church of St Andrew	I	942 m
Skerne Bridge	I	945 m
South Garden Wall and Piers of Butler House and the Rectory	II	952 m
Butler House and the Rectory	I	979 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway listed?

Yes. The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1476457, first listed on 10 January 2022. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway?

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.