Grade II listed · Halton

Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance

Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance is a Grade II listed building in Halton, first listed on 31 October 1983. It is one of 109 Grade II entries among 128 listed buildings in Halton; 45% of Halton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1104925
Date first listed	31 October 1983
Local planning authority	Halton
Location	53.31441, -2.64638 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1104925

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Halton will require for your works on Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance, 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 Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance

Name	Grade	Distance
Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost South of North Entrance to Preston Brook Tunnel at Sj 5705 7987	II	24 m
Northern Air Shaft to Preston Brook Tunnel	II	140 m
Preston Brook Tunnel Air Shaft North West of Talbot Arms Public House	II	450 m
The Old Number One	II	635 m
Brook House	II	827 m
Borrow's Bridge and Associated Hand-cranked Crane, Bridgewater Canal, Norton	II	1.9 km
Norton Water Tower	II	2.4 km
Bridgewater Canal George Gleave'S Bridge	II	2.5 km
Norton Lodge	II	2.5 km
Black Jane Farm House	II	2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance listed?

Yes. Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1104925, first listed on 31 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Preston Brook Tunnel Entrance?

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