Grade I listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House

Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House is a Grade I listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 2% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1335857
Date first listed	14 June 1954
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97681, -1.62060 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1335857

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House

Name	Grade	Distance
6-12, Leazes Crescent	II	83 m
1-5, Leazes Crescent	II	84 m
26, Terrace Place	II	98 m
16-24, Leazes Crescent	II	116 m
1 to 4, St James' Terrace	II	122 m
7-11, ST JAMES STREET (See details for further address information)	II	154 m
Number 18 and Gate and Area Railings	II	155 m
32-52, Leazes Park Road	II	166 m
19, St Thomas' Crescent	II	166 m
3-7, St Thomas' Terrace	II	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House listed?

Yes. Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1335857, first listed on 14 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Numbers 1-59 Including Lake House, Garnett House, Hodgkin House, Gurney House and Embleton House?

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.