Grade II listed · Manchester

Entrance Gateway and Gates to Gmb National College

Entrance Gateway and Gates to Gmb National College is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 3 October 1974. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 13% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Gateway and Gates to Gmb National College
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1283094
Date first listed	3 October 1974
Local planning authority	Manchester
Location	53.44979, -2.26440 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1283094

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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 Entrance Gateway and Gates to Gmb National College

Name	Grade	Distance
Gmb National College	II*	82 m
Church of St Margaret	II	679 m
St Bedes College	II	772 m
Church of St Edmund	II	842 m
Nos. 12 AND 14, WITHINGTON ROAD	II	901 m
Church of English Martyrs	II	922 m
8 and 10, Whithington Road	II	926 m
Nos. 4 AND 6, WITHINGTON ROAD	II	950 m
Hartley Hall and Attached Railings and Gates	II	952 m
Railings, 2 Pairs of Gatepiers and Gates to William Hulme Grammar School	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Gateway and Gates to Gmb National College listed?

Yes. Entrance Gateway and Gates to Gmb National College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1283094, first listed on 3 October 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Gateway and Gates to Gmb National College?

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.