Grade II listed · Oldham

16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information)

16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 3 July 1986. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 22% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1162423
Date first listed	3 July 1986
Local planning authority	Oldham
Location	53.55602, -2.01320 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1162423

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oldham will require for your works on 16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information), 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 16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information)

Name	Grade	Distance
Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth	II	7 m
4, Church Fields	II	13 m
No. 6 and Adjoining Cottage to South-East	II	21 m
12, Church Fields	II	21 m
No. 8 and Adjoining Garages	II	35 m
4 AND 6, WOODS LANE (See details for further address information)	II	41 m
The Swan Inn	II	42 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Swan Inn	II	43 m
1, Woods Lane	II	57 m
Nos. 2 (Lane Ends) 4 and 8	II	58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information) listed?

Yes. 16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1162423, first listed on 3 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information)?

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