Grade II listed · Manchester

2 and 4, Palfrey Place

2 and 4, Palfrey Place is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 15 March 1989. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 59% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 and 4, Palfrey Place
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1246659
Date first listed	15 March 1989
Local planning authority	Manchester
Location	53.47143, -2.22036 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246659

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Manchester will require for your works on 2 and 4, Palfrey Place, 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 2 and 4, Palfrey Place

Name	Grade	Distance
Fenton House	II	85 m
Railings of Ardwick Green	II	176 m
Apollo Theatre	II	246 m
Former Church of St Thomas	II	305 m
Milepost Beside Railings of Ardwick Park	II	310 m
31, Ardwick Green North	II	338 m
Former Nicholls Hospital including gymnasium, governor's house, stone setted and flagged forecourt, boundary walls and gates, stone gate piers on Ford Street and Devonshire Street, and two granite memorials in the forecourt	II*	354 m
Milford House	II	369 m
27, Ardwick Green North	II	377 m
21 and 23, Manor Street	II	381 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 and 4, Palfrey Place listed?

Yes. 2 and 4, Palfrey Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1246659, first listed on 15 March 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 and 4, Palfrey Place?

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.