Grade II listed · Newcastle upon Tyne

Victoria Tunnel

Victoria Tunnel is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle upon Tyne, first listed on 11 May 2004. It is one of 563 Grade II entries among 722 listed buildings in Newcastle upon Tyne; 92% of Newcastle upon Tyne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameVictoria Tunnel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1390828
Date first listed11 May 2004
Local planning authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Location54.97810, -1.61052 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1390828

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle upon Tyne will require for your works on Victoria Tunnel, 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 Victoria Tunnel

NameGradeDistance
Civic CentreII*55 m
Northumberland Baths/City HallII83 m
Careers CentreII92 m
Walls, Piers, Gates and Railings in Front of Careers CentreII113 m
Church of St James with Hall, Sunday School and House AttachedII*114 m
Gate piers and wall adjoining City of Newcastle Employees ClubII126 m
4, ST MARY'S PLACE EAST (See details for further address information)II135 m
Burt HallII141 m
Sutherland BuildingII146 m
City of Newcastle Employees ClubII147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Victoria Tunnel listed?
Yes. Victoria Tunnel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1390828, first listed on 11 May 2004. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Victoria Tunnel?
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.