Grade II listed · Manchester

Former Hydraulic Power Station in Grounds of City College

Former Hydraulic Power Station in Grounds of City College is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 23 July 1992. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 61% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Hydraulic Power Station in Grounds of City College
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1254724
Date first listed	23 July 1992
Local planning authority	Manchester
Location	53.48130, -2.25334 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1254724

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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 Former Hydraulic Power Station in Grounds of City College

Name	Grade	Distance
Masonic Temple	II	222 m
31 and 33 King Street West, including 3 Smithy Lane	II	251 m
3 St Mary's Parsonage	II	256 m
John Rylands Library and Attached Railings, Gates and Lamp Standards`	I	300 m
The Opera House	II	302 m
Albert Warehouse Quay on West Side Fronting River Irwell Victoria Warehouse	II	303 m
Cobden House, 19 Quay Street	II*	313 m
Arkwright House	II	318 m
National Buildings	II	324 m
St Johns College of Further Education	II	326 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Hydraulic Power Station in Grounds of City College listed?

Yes. Former Hydraulic Power Station in Grounds of City College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1254724, first listed on 23 July 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Hydraulic Power Station in Grounds of City College?

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.