Grade II listed · Manchester

Ship Canal House

Ship Canal House is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 9 March 1982. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 46% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShip Canal House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1219203
Date first listed9 March 1982
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.48069, -2.24315 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1219203

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Ship Canal House

NameGradeDistance
84 and 86 King Street and 27 and 29 Pall MallII20 m
Atlas ChambersII26 m
1, BOOTH STREET (See details for further address information)II31 m
Lombard ChambersII32 m
Bank of England Trustee Savings BankI55 m
Chancery ChambersII55 m
Former Midland BankII*56 m
Pall Mall Court, Including Raised Piazza and Podium to the West SideII63 m
Massey ChambersII64 m
Former Manchester and Salford Trustee Savings BankII74 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ship Canal House listed?
Yes. Ship Canal House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1219203, first listed on 9 March 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ship Canal House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.