Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Hayhurst Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin

Hayhurst Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 19 August 1986. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 81% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hayhurst Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1310259
Date first listed	19 August 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.25823, -2.51638 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1310259

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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 Hayhurst Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin

Name	Grade	Distance
Clock Tower Between British Waterways Board Office and River Weaver	II	36 m
British Waterways Board Area Office	II	68 m
Church of the Holy Trinity	II	169 m
Gates and Gatepiers to Verdin Park	II	179 m
Stable Block with Attached Outbuildings, Walls and Gateway at Navigation House	II	224 m
Navigation House	II	227 m
Town Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin	II	251 m
Dock Road Pumping Station	II	380 m
Victoria Infirmary, Old Wing	II	416 m
Weaver Railway Viaduct	II	417 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayhurst Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin listed?

Yes. Hayhurst Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1310259, first listed on 19 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hayhurst Bridge Over Weaver Navigation, and Control Cabin?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire West and Chester, 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.