Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Smithy House

Smithy House is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 12 January 1967. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 8% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Smithy House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1135812
Date first listed	12 January 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.14187, -2.49960 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1135812

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Smithy House, 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 Smithy House

Name	Grade	Distance
Oakhurst	II	21 m
The Old House	II	26 m
Bridge House	II	56 m
The Church of St Bartholomew	II*	75 m
Church Minshull Bridge	II	84 m
Gates and Piers to St Bartholomew'S Church	II	91 m
Church Farm House	II	100 m
Mill House	II*	107 m
The Badger	II	110 m
Beech House	II	244 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Smithy House listed?

Yes. Smithy House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1135812, first listed on 12 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Smithy House?

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.