Grade II listed · St. Helens

New Double Lock on the Sankey Canal

New Double Lock on the Sankey Canal is a Grade II listed building in St. Helens, first listed on 8 December 1977. It is one of 135 Grade II entries among 149 listed buildings in St. Helens; 38% of St. Helens’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNew Double Lock on the Sankey Canal
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1283484
Date first listed8 December 1977
Local planning authoritySt. Helens
Location53.46046, -2.72466 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1283484

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents St. Helens will require for your works on New Double Lock on the Sankey Canal, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Double Lock on the Sankey Canal listed?
Yes. New Double Lock on the Sankey Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1283484, first listed on 8 December 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to New Double Lock on the Sankey Canal?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from St. Helens, 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.