Grade II listed · Manchester

Former Withington Town Hall

Former Withington Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 5 November 1990. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 60% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFormer Withington Town Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1291512
Date first listed5 November 1990
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.42584, -2.23799 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1291512

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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 Former Withington Town Hall

NameGradeDistance
Former District Bank (West Didsbury Branch)II153 m
Former Mercantile Bank of LancashireII212 m
SynagogueII297 m
Cavendish primary school including detached annexe and front boundary wall, gatepiers, gates and railingsII394 m
Church of St AidanII419 m
Park CottageII550 m
Oak BankII590 m
Withington Hospital (Principal Administrative Block)II673 m
No. 139, BARLOW MOOR ROADII684 m
Entrance Lodges, Piers, Screen and Gates of Withington HospitalII713 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Withington Town Hall listed?
Yes. Former Withington Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1291512, first listed on 5 November 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Former Withington Town Hall?
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.