Grade II* listed · North Tyneside

British Gas Research Station Including Attached Restaurant Block to South

British Gas Research Station Including Attached Restaurant Block to South is a Grade II* listed building in North Tyneside, first listed on 27 January 1997. It is one of 10 Grade II* entries among 220 listed buildings in North Tyneside; 82% of North Tyneside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	British Gas Research Station Including Attached Restaurant Block to South
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1259313
Date first listed	27 January 1997
Local planning authority	North Tyneside
Location	55.03649, -1.58150 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1259313

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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 British Gas Research Station Including Attached Restaurant Block to South

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	1.2 km
Dial Cottage	II*	1.2 km
Church Hall	II	1.2 km
Gate Piers, Gates, Overthrow, Walls and Railings East of Church of St John the Evangelist	II	1.2 km
North Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
East Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Killingworth Cottage	II	1.8 km
Burradon Tower (East of Burradon House)	II	1.8 km
East House Farmhouse	II	2.2 km
Dudley War Memorial	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is British Gas Research Station Including Attached Restaurant Block to South listed?

Yes. British Gas Research Station Including Attached Restaurant Block to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1259313, first listed on 27 January 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to British Gas Research Station Including Attached Restaurant Block to South?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Tyneside, 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.