Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road

34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 11 June 1981. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 40% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1216525
Date first listed	11 June 1981
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.26817, -2.54545 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1216525

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on 34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road, 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 34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Trent and Mersey Canal Canal Milepost to Rear of Numbers 34-42 Runcorn Road at Sj 6370 7471	II	13 m
Christ Church	II	88 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Eastern Entrance to the Barnton Tunnel	II	208 m
Winnington Turn Bridge	II	509 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Airshaft Above Barnton Tunnel, Off Oakwood Lane at Sj 6319 7482	II	538 m
Rose Cottage	II	697 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Western Entrance to the Barnton Tunnel	II	731 m
Brunner Mond and ICI Alkali Division War Memorial	II	772 m
Winnington Hall	I	786 m
Statue of Sir John Brunner in Front of Research Lab, Winnington Works	II	885 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road listed?

Yes. 34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1216525, first listed on 11 June 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 34,36,38,40 and 42, Runcorn Road?

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