Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane

Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 22 August 1984. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 54% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130640
Date first listed	22 August 1984
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.17462, -2.82509 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130640

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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 Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
Range of Farm Buildings at Rowton Lane Farm	II	239 m
Rowton Lane Farmhouse	II	262 m
1, Claypits Lane	II	401 m
Victoria Mill	II	680 m
Canal Bridge Number 120	II	816 m
Former Goods Shed 20 Metres North of the Old Station	II	902 m
The Old Station	II	929 m
Hydraulic Sewage Lift	II	1.2 km
The Old Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Haulfryn	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane listed?

Yes. Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130640, first listed on 22 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Semi Derelict Building at the Corner of Whitchurch Road and Rowton Lane?

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.