Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Half Moon Chambers

Half Moon Chambers 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	Half Moon Chambers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1024961
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97136, -1.61384 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1024961

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Half Moon Chambers, 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 Half Moon Chambers

Name	Grade	Distance
8, Bigg Market	II	11 m
6, Bigg Market	II	19 m
Sunlight Chambers	II	29 m
Beehive Hotel	II	44 m
68-72, GRAINGER STREET (See details for further address information)	II*	53 m
Drinking Fountain	II	55 m
35 and 37, Groat Market	II	56 m
44-48, Cloth Market	II	59 m
74-84, Grainger Street	II	61 m
33, Groat Market	II	63 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Half Moon Chambers listed?

Yes. Half Moon Chambers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1024961, 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 Half Moon Chambers?

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.