Grade II listed · Tameside

Former Post Office

Former Post Office is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 12 June 1992. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 84% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Post Office
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1084308
Date first listed	12 June 1992
Local planning authority	Tameside
Location	53.48800, -2.09327 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1084308

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tameside will require for your works on Former Post Office, 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 Former Post Office

Name	Grade	Distance
The Methodist Church	II	98 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Market Hall	II	131 m
Market Hall	II	145 m
Careers Office That Part of the Civic Offices Which Was Formerly the Water Board Offices	II	191 m
Ashton Under Lyne Town Hall	II	199 m
121, Stamford Street	II	211 m
John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church	II	223 m
Oddfellows Hall, the Former Assheton Arms	II	227 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	I	233 m
St Michael'S House	II	241 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Post Office listed?

Yes. Former Post Office is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1084308, first listed on 12 June 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Post Office?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tameside, 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.