Grade II listed · Oldham

Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth

Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth 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
FieldValue
NameWoods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1164529
Date first listed3 July 1986
Local planning authorityOldham
Location53.55596, -2.01316 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1164529

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oldham will require for your works on Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth, 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 Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth

NameGradeDistance
16 AND 18, THE SQUARE (See details for further address information)II7 m
4, Church FieldsII17 m
No. 6 and Adjoining Cottage to South-EastII22 m
12, Church FieldsII27 m
No. 8 and Adjoining GaragesII30 m
4 AND 6, WOODS LANE (See details for further address information)II47 m
The Swan InnII48 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Swan InnII50 m
9, Sugar LaneII60 m
1, Woods LaneII64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth listed?
Yes. Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1164529, 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 Woods House, No.3 Sugar Lane, Dobcross, Saddleworth?
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.