Grade II* listed · Cheshire East

Former Macclesfield Arms Hotel

Former Macclesfield Arms Hotel is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 14 April 1949. It is one of 181 Grade II* entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 2% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Macclesfield Arms Hotel
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1280005
Date first listed14 April 1949
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.26159, -2.12575 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1280005

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Former Macclesfield Arms Hotel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Former Macclesfield Arms Hotel listed?
Yes. Former Macclesfield Arms Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1280005, first listed on 14 April 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Macclesfield Arms Hotel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire East, 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.