What is the Local List?
Hartlepool’s built heritage is a valuable part of the town’s identity and community. While over 200 buildings in the borough are nationally listed, many others have local significance.
The Local List identifies buildings, structures, parks, gardens and open spaces in Hartlepool that are of special local architectural or historic interest.
How were entries chosen?
- local residents and community groups were invited to nominate sites
- our Conservation Team also proposed entries based on their work across the borough.
How was the list selected?
An independent steering group reviewed all nominations and selected the final entries in October 2011.
What criteria were used?
Nominations were assessed against the following:
- design merit - architectural quality, local character, or landmark status
- historic interest - links to local history, culture or events
- historic association - connections to notable local people or nearby listed sites
- survival - whether the building or site remains largely intact
- layout - part of a planned area like a terrace or square
- visual amenity - contribution to the local streetscape
What does it mean to be on the Local List?
- it is a local designation, not the same as being a nationally listed building.
- it does not introduce extra planning controls or affect internal alterations.
- it ensures that any development proposals consider the character of the building or site.
- proposals to demolish or significantly alter a locally listed building will be carefully reviewed.
You can view and download futher information on our local list below
Map of Local List areas
