Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Academy House

Academy House is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 November 1984. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 57% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Academy House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1229046
Date first listed	28 November 1984
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.08516, -2.87717 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1229046

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Academy House, 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 Academy House

Name	Grade	Distance
Chapel House	II	24 m
Sunnyside	II	24 m
Church View	II	28 m
Poplar House, with Former Cartshed and Stable	II	35 m
Farndon War Memorial	II	77 m
Laurel Bank and Workshop	II	79 m
Village Lockup	II	97 m
Top Farm	II	102 m
Pair of Adjacent Table Tombs in Churchyard (South of St Chad'S Church, East of Path to Church Porch)	II	104 m
The Chimes	II	117 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Academy House listed?

Yes. Academy House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1229046, first listed on 28 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Academy House?

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.