Grade II* listed · Cheshire East

Showroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi

Showroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 18 September 1973. It is one of 181 Grade II* entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 20% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShowroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1291854
Date first listed18 September 1973
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.26077, -2.12185 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1291854

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Showroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi, 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 Showroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi listed?
Yes. Showroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1291854, first listed on 18 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Showroom Premises of Messrs Arighi Bianchi?
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.