Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture

Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture 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	Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1322822
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97991, -1.61534 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322822

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture, 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 Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture

Name	Grade	Distance
School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology)	II	23 m
Fine Art Department	II	37 m
Former Library	II	53 m
Quadrangle Gateway (The Arches)	II	60 m
Armstrong Building	II	70 m
Students' Union	II	113 m
10 and 11, Eldon Place	II	124 m
Hancock Museum of Natural History	II*	154 m
Claremont Buildings	II	158 m
University Pe and Fitness Centre	II	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture listed?

Yes. Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1322822, 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 Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture?

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.