Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74

Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 4 April 1975. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 28% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130448
Date first listed	4 April 1975
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.15742, -2.19096 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130448

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74, 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 Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74

Name	Grade	Distance
8, Biddulph Road	II	118 m
Railway Station Hotel (Public House)	II	126 m
Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76	II	320 m
Macclesfield Canal Canal Milestone at Sj 8782 6233	II	527 m
The Railway Viaduct	II	561 m
Tunnel Under Macclesfield Canal	II	668 m
Macclesfield Canal stone fence posts south of Bridge No. 72	II	678 m
Macclesfield Canal Canal Road Aqueduct	II	697 m
The Laurels	II	758 m
The Wharf Inn (Public House)	II	769 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 listed?

Yes. Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130448, first listed on 4 April 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74?

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