Grade II* listed · Burnley

Burnley Mechanics

Burnley Mechanics is a Grade II* listed building in Burnley, first listed on 29 September 1977. It is one of 14 Grade II* entries among 307 listed buildings in Burnley; 19% of Burnley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBurnley Mechanics
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1244905
Date first listed29 September 1977
Local planning authorityBurnley
Location53.78776, -2.24450 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1244905

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Burnley Mechanics

NameGradeDistance
Town Hall with Attached RailingsII30 m
41, MANCHESTER ROAD (See details for further address information)II34 m
Former Public Hall and Technical SchoolII62 m
5, Grimshaw StreetII88 m
22 and 24, Nicholas StreetII90 m
Endsleigh Insurance Imperial ChambersII93 m
18 and 20, Nicholas StreetII94 m
14 and 16, Nicholas StreetII103 m
Registry OfficeII112 m
11, 13 AND 13A, NICHOLAS STREET (See details for further address information)II115 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnley Mechanics listed?
Yes. Burnley Mechanics is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1244905, first listed on 29 September 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Burnley Mechanics?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Burnley, 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.