Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Union Mill

Union Mill is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 6 September 1989. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 91% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Union Mill
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1210397
Date first listed	6 September 1989
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.25733, -2.11478 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210397

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Union Mill, 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 Union Mill

Name	Grade	Distance
Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 38	II	192 m
136 and 136a, Buxton Road	II	218 m
124, 126 and 128, Buxton Road	II	241 m
110, Buxton Road	II	282 m
Former St Pauls Church of England School	II	289 m
106 and 108, Buxton Road	II	297 m
100, 102 and 104, Buxton Road	II	312 m
Church of St Paul	II	317 m
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 39 at Sj 9251 7305	II	328 m
88, 90 and 92, Buxton Road	II	345 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Mill listed?

Yes. Union Mill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210397, first listed on 6 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Union Mill?

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.