Grade II* listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining

Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 18 July 1972. It is one of 177 Grade II* entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 34% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1279423
Date first listed	18 July 1972
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.07158, -2.81562 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1279423

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining

Name	Grade	Distance
Stretton Mill Stable	II	19 m
Stretton Lower Hall	II	555 m
Old Hall Farmhouse	II	618 m
Carden Lodge and Wing Walls	II	640 m
Barn and Attached Farm Building 50 Metres South of Stretton Old Hall Farmhouse	II	654 m
Wall to Gardens of Stretton Hall	II	798 m
Stretton Hall and Adjoining Stable Wing	II*	808 m
Carden Bank	II	818 m
Lower Carden Hall	I	969 m
Stone House Farmhouse	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining listed?

Yes. Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1279423, first listed on 18 July 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Stretton Mill and Steps, Millrace and Sluice Adjoining?

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.