Grade II listed · Manchester

New Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance Piazza

New Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance Piazza is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 24 November 1995. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 91% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNew Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance Piazza
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1255052
Date first listed24 November 1995
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.48710, -2.23945 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1255052

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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 New Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance Piazza

NameGradeDistance
Cooperative Society BuildingII38 m
Cooperative Wholesale Society Building to North of Junction with Hanover StreetII58 m
Holyoake HouseII73 m
Cooperative Society BuildingII93 m
Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) BuildingII94 m
Cooperative Wholesale SocietyII105 m
Parkers HotelII128 m
City BuildingsII179 m
Ashton HouseII215 m
Victoria BuildingsII234 m

Frequently asked questions

Is New Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance Piazza listed?
Yes. New Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance Piazza is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1255052, first listed on 24 November 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to New Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance Piazza?
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.