Grade II listed · Oldham

15 AND 17, SYDENHAM STREET (See details for further address information)

15 AND 17, SYDENHAM STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 17 October 1979. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 19% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name15 AND 17, SYDENHAM STREET (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1201698
Date first listed17 October 1979
Local planning authorityOldham
Location53.55131, -2.09929 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1201698

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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 15 AND 17, SYDENHAM STREET (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
Former Board SchoolII343 m
Church of St Stephen and All MartyrsII504 m
Church of St JamesII670 m
Henshaw'S Bluecoat SchoolII794 m
Oldham Equitable Co Operative Society BuildingsII815 m
National Westminster BankII942 m
Lodge to Bluecoat SchoolII950 m
11, James StreetII1.1 km
The Royal Oak public houseII1.1 km
121, Union StreetII1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 AND 17, SYDENHAM STREET (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 15 AND 17, SYDENHAM STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1201698, first listed on 17 October 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 15 AND 17, SYDENHAM STREET (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.