Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works

Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 30 March 1987. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 41% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1024803
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97167, -1.62201 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1024803

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works, 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 Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works

Name	Grade	Distance
House of Recovery in Yard Behind College of Advanced Technology	II	67 m
172 and 174, Westgate Road	II	93 m
Town Wall with Durham Tower	I	102 m
178, Westgate Road	II	103 m
Blackfriars West Range	I	133 m
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Charlotte Square	II	133 m
190, Westgate Road	II	135 m
Second Church of Christ, Scientist	II	136 m
Town Wall, with Morden, Heber and Ever Towers	I	143 m
9 and 10, Charlotte Square	II	148 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works listed?

Yes. Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1024803, first listed on 30 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Cooperative Wholesale Society Printing Works?

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.