Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Shelter on Island Platform at Helsby Railway Station

Shelter on Island Platform at Helsby Railway Station is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 6 December 1985. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 67% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Shelter on Island Platform at Helsby Railway Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1261746
Date first listed	6 December 1985
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.27520, -2.77130 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1261746

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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 Shelter on Island Platform at Helsby Railway Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Stationmaster's House and main Railway Station building Helsby Station	II	29 m
Helsby Junction Signal Box	II	31 m
Rake House	II	223 m
Shippon and Barn 10 Metres North West of Rose Farmhouse	II	315 m
Rose Farmhouse	II	348 m
265, Chester Road	II	416 m
Bank House	II	537 m
Church of St Paul	II	642 m
Lychgate to St Paul'S Churchyard	II	661 m
Helsby War Memorial	II	680 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shelter on Island Platform at Helsby Railway Station listed?

Yes. Shelter on Island Platform at Helsby Railway Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261746, first listed on 6 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Shelter on Island Platform at Helsby Railway Station?

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.