Grade II* listed · Norwich

Sainsbury Centre, attached walkway, underground loading bay, and retaining walls to loading bay access road at the University of East Anglia

Sainsbury Centre, attached walkway, underground loading bay, and retaining walls to loading bay access road at the University of East Anglia is a Grade II* listed building in Norwich, first listed on 19 December 2012. It is one of 126 Grade II* entries among 1,041 listed buildings in Norwich; 98% of Norwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSainsbury Centre, attached walkway, underground loading bay, and retaining walls to loading bay access road at the University of East Anglia
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1409810
Date first listed19 December 2012
Local planning authorityNorwich
Location52.62044, 1.23462 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1409810

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Sainsbury Centre, attached walkway, underground loading bay, and retaining walls to loading bay access road at the University of East Anglia

NameGradeDistance
Norfolk Terrace and Attached Walkways, at the University of East AngliaII*188 m
Teaching Wall and raised concourse, with attached walkways, at University of East Anglia, Earlham RoadII298 m
Suffolk Terrace and adjoining walkway and stairs to rear, at the University of East AngliaII*382 m
Library and Attached Stairs to Grounds at the University of East AngliaII410 m
Garden Walls Adjoining the South East Corner of Earlham HallII575 m
Earlham Hall and Attached OutbuildingsII*581 m
Dovecote at Earlham Hall (Tg 191 082)II786 m
Church of St MaryI862 m
Church FarmII884 m
North west quadrant pavilion at Eaton ParkII1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sainsbury Centre, attached walkway, underground loading bay, and retaining walls to loading bay access road at the University of East Anglia listed?
Yes. Sainsbury Centre, attached walkway, underground loading bay, and retaining walls to loading bay access road at the University of East Anglia is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1409810, first listed on 19 December 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sainsbury Centre, attached walkway, underground loading bay, and retaining walls to loading bay access road at the University of East Anglia?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Norwich, 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.