Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side

Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side 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	Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1355239
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.96907, -1.61034 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355239

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side, 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 Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side

Name	Grade	Distance
The Keep	I	26 m
Heron Pit Prison, Drawbridge Pit and Other Under-Buildings in Barbican	I	28 m
The Barbican Walls Between North Gate of Castle and Black Gate	I	28 m
The Black Gate	I	42 m
Railway Arch South West of Black Gate	II	43 m
County Hall	II	45 m
73 and 75, Side	II	50 m
69 and 71, Side	II	51 m
Bridge Hotel	II	68 m
Walls, gates and railings west of 43, Side	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side listed?

Yes. Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1355239, 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 Railway Viaduct Between St Nicholas Street and the Side?

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.