Grade II listed · Manchester

Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building

Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 24 November 1995. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 91% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCo-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1270494
Date first listed24 November 1995
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.48651, -2.23843 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1270494

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Manchester will require for your works on Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building, 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 Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building

NameGradeDistance
Holyoake HouseII61 m
Cooperative Society BuildingII65 m
Cooperative Society BuildingII87 m
New Century House, Including Its Attached Conference Hall and Abstract Concrete Relief Wall in the Entrance PiazzaII94 m
Cooperative Wholesale Society Building to North of Junction with Hanover StreetII130 m
Cooperative Wholesale SocietyII137 m
Hare and HoundsII163 m
Victoria BuildingsII187 m
29, Shude HillII195 m
Former Wholesale Fish MarketII207 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building listed?
Yes. Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1270494, first listed on 24 November 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Co-Operative Insurance Society (Cis) Building?
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.