Grade II* listed · Halton

The Parish Library

The Parish Library is a Grade II* listed building in Halton, first listed on 20 October 1952. It is one of 17 Grade II* entries among 128 listed buildings in Halton; 0% of Halton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Parish Library
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1115560
Date first listed	20 October 1952
Local planning authority	Halton
Location	53.33188, -2.69556 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1115560

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Halton will require for your works on The Parish Library, 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 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 The Parish Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library	II	10 m
12, 14 and 16, Castle Road	II	30 m
The Vicarage	II*	31 m
6, 8 and 10, Castle Road	II	36 m
Church of St Mary	II	51 m
59, 61 and 63, Main Street	II	96 m
Former Rock Farm House	II	124 m
The Castle Hotel Public House	II*	130 m
Holly Bank House	II	135 m
The Old Hall	II*	154 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Parish Library listed?

Yes. The Parish Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1115560, first listed on 20 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Parish Library?

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.