Grade II* listed · Manchester

Administration Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University (original portion only)

Administration Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University (original portion only) is a Grade II* listed building in Manchester, first listed on 25 February 1952. It is one of 81 Grade II* entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 0% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAdministration Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University (original portion only)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1254970
Date first listed25 February 1952
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.41200, -2.23021 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1254970

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Administration Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University (original portion only)

NameGradeDistance
Old Chapel Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan UniversityII61 m
Didsbury Methodist Church of St PaulII104 m
Walls, Gate Piers and Gates to Didsbury Methodist Church of St PaulII112 m
Nos. 844 and 846, WILMSLOW ROADII148 m
WILMSLOW ROAD (See details for further address information)II158 m
Pine HouseII160 m
WILMSLOW ROAD (See details for further address information)II162 m
Philip Godlee LodgeII163 m
11 AND 13, THE GROVE (See details for further address information)II164 m
Ye Olde Cock InnII166 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Administration Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University (original portion only) listed?
Yes. Administration Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University (original portion only) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1254970, first listed on 25 February 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Administration Building at Didsbury Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University (original portion only)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.