Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Steps, Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Former Brady and Martin Building

Steps, Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Former Brady and Martin Building 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	Steps, Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Former Brady and Martin Building
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1355258
Date first listed	30 March 1987
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.97747, -1.60808 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355258

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Steps, Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Former Brady and Martin Building

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Brady and Martin Building	II	8 m
Trinity Building	II	43 m
Church of St James with Hall, Sunday School and House Attached	II*	60 m
Sutherland Building	II	80 m
Careers Centre	II	101 m
Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Careers Centre	II	101 m
Burt Hall	II	129 m
1-5, Ellison Place	II	139 m
Gate piers and wall adjoining City of Newcastle Employees Club	II	139 m
MEA House	II	148 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps, Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Former Brady and Martin Building listed?

Yes. Steps, Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Former Brady and Martin Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1355258, 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 Steps, Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Former Brady and Martin Building?

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.