Historic Structure
THE CHESTNUTS THE WILDERNESS
A structure of special architectural or historic interest.
This historic structure is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 48 years.
Heritage Expansion
Listed during an era when the criteria for protection expanded to include more vernacular and industrial heritage.
Building Type
Historic Structure
Listed Since
10 November 1978
List Entry
1208175
Nearby Development Sites
Ryhope and Cherry Knowles Hospital
640 homespermissionedGrangetown Autos and land to the South. East side of Ryhope Road
48 homespermissionedFormer Stannington Centre and adjoining greenspace, Hillview, Stannington Grove
20 homesnot-permissionedFormer Garage, Westholme terrace
8 homesnot-permissionedMayholme, 31 Sea View Road
7 homespermissioned
Nearby Listed Buildings
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)