Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology)

School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology) is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 19 June 2000. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 90% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1380577
Date first listed	19 June 2000
Local planning authority	Newcastle upon Tyne
Location	54.98007, -1.61559 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380577

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 School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Department of Agriculture, Now School of Architecture	II	23 m
Former Library	II	30 m
Fine Art Department	II	60 m
Armstrong Building	II	66 m
Quadrangle Gateway (The Arches)	II	81 m
Students' Union	II	134 m
10 and 11, Eldon Place	II	144 m
Hancock Museum of Natural History	II*	163 m
Claremont Buildings	II	179 m
University Pe and Fitness Centre	II	180 m

Frequently asked questions

Is School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology) listed?

Yes. School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1380577, first listed on 19 June 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape (Former School of Bacteriology)?

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.