Heritage minister Tracey Crouch overturned the Grade II listing of the former headquarters of architects Ryder and Yates in Killingworth, North Tyneside earlier this year and removed it from the National Heritage List for England.

The decision to withdraw its protected status came after Ms Crouch decided it was not of special architectural or historic interest for the country and that is likely to pave the way for its demolition.

Historic England released a statement saying it was “disappointed” by the heritage minister’s decision, saying: “We believe this is a fascinating building by the most important post-war architectural practice in the north-east of England.”