Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building

Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 21 October 1980. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 38% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBuilding Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1024767
Date first listed21 October 1980
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.97048, -1.61481 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1024767

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building, 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 Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building

NameGradeDistance
30, Grainger StreetII44 m
34-40, Grainger StreetII46 m
Hodgson Tomb About 15 Metres East of Church of St John the BaptistII46 m
24 and 26, Pudding ChareII46 m
28 and 30, Pudding ChareII49 m
Victoria BuildingsII54 m
Union ClubII62 m
Church of St John the BaptistI71 m
Waters Tomb About 2 Metres South of Church of St John the BaptistII75 m
Chaucer BuildingsII81 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building listed?
Yes. Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1024767, first listed on 21 October 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Building Forming Western Part of Evening Chronicle Building?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newcastle upon Tyne, 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.