Grade II listed · Sandwell

The Seven Storey Warehouse and Offices at Chance'S Glassworks

The Seven Storey Warehouse and Offices at Chance'S Glassworks is a Grade II listed building in Sandwell, first listed on 21 July 1978. It is one of 195 Grade II entries among 205 listed buildings in Sandwell; 13% of Sandwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Seven Storey Warehouse and Offices at Chance'S Glassworks
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1287117
Date first listed21 July 1978
Local planning authoritySandwell
Location52.50574, -1.99338 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1287117

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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 The Seven Storey Warehouse and Offices at Chance'S Glassworks

NameGradeDistance
Canal Bridge, Chance'S Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII50 m
Railway Bridge at Chance'S Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII68 m
Warehouse Between Hartley Bridge and Canal Bridge, Chance'S GlassworksII71 m
Two Warehouses, Immediately East of Canal Bridge, Chance'S GlassworksII72 m
Hartley Bridge, Chance'S Glassworks (Approximately 230 Metres West of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelII97 m
Double Range of Warehouses Immediately West of Hartley Bridge, Chance'S GlassworksII152 m
Top Lock, Spon Lane Locks, with Attached Footbridge Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton LevelII191 m
Premises Occupied by Archibald Kenrick and Sons (Excluding Works to the East)II266 m
Steward Aqueduct (Approximately 400 Metres West of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton LevelII271 m
Middle Lock, Spon Lane Locks Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton LevelII433 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Seven Storey Warehouse and Offices at Chance'S Glassworks listed?
Yes. The Seven Storey Warehouse and Offices at Chance'S Glassworks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287117, first listed on 21 July 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Seven Storey Warehouse and Offices at Chance'S Glassworks?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sandwell, 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.