Grade II listed · Manchester

56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information)

56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 21 September 1973. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 10% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1271166
Date first listed21 September 1973
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.47766, -2.24578 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1271166

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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 56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
Sculptural Group Adrift to South-West of Central Public Library, Peter Street, ManchesterII50 m
Royale ClubII52 m
Midland HotelII*57 m
Lancashire HouseII72 m
Manchester Quaker Meeting House, boundary walls and stepsII81 m
Central Public LibraryII*87 m
Harvester HouseII91 m
Free Trade HallII*104 m
Lawrence BuildingsII*109 m
Electricity Junction BoxII112 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1271166, first listed on 21 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 56-58, PETER STREET (See details for further address information)?
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.