Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

The Old Station

The Old Station is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 30 January 1985. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 59% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130611
Date first listed	30 January 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.16626, -2.82487 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130611

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on The Old Station, 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 The Old Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Goods Shed 20 Metres North of the Old Station	II	27 m
Saighton Lane Farm, the Farm Buildings	II	538 m
Saihgton Lane Farm	II	568 m
1, Claypits Lane	II	674 m
Rowton Lane Farmhouse	II	759 m
Range of Farm Buildings at Rowton Lane Farm	II	766 m
Victoria Mill	II	928 m
Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane	II	929 m
The Old Post Office Cottage	II	1.2 km
School and Schoolmaster'S House	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Station listed?

Yes. The Old Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130611, first listed on 30 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Station?

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