Grade II listed · Stockport

Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal

Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal is a Grade II listed building in Stockport, first listed on 10 February 1995. It is one of 362 Grade II entries among 393 listed buildings in Stockport; 86% of Stockport’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1117083
Date first listed	10 February 1995
Local planning authority	Stockport
Location	53.42523, -2.09894 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1117083

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stockport will require for your works on Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal, 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 Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
105, Hyde Road	II	118 m
Woodley Tunnel, North Portal at Sj 9360 9221 on Peak Forest Canal	II	152 m
Number 12 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal	II	374 m
Number 13 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal	II	403 m
Church of St Mark	II	417 m
Woodley Mill	II	459 m
1, 3 and 5, Hall Lane	II	576 m
Barker Cottage	II	635 m
Bredbury House	II	1.0 km
Bredbury and Romiley War Memorial	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal listed?

Yes. Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1117083, first listed on 10 February 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Woodley Tunnel, South Portal at Sj 9350 9205 on Peak Forest Canal?

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