Grade II listed · Bury

Union Buildings

Union Buildings is a Grade II listed building in Bury, first listed on 26 March 1975. It is one of 238 Grade II entries among 253 listed buildings in Bury; 17% of Bury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Union Buildings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1318009
Date first listed	26 March 1975
Local planning authority	Bury
Location	53.59393, -2.29651 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1318009

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bury will require for your works on Union Buildings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Union Buildings

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of Saint Mary	I	40 m
Bury War Memorial	II*	67 m
Church Rooms	II	85 m
Statue of Sir Robert Peel	II	87 m
The Two Tubs Inn	II	93 m
Derby Hall	II	102 m
12-16, Market Street	II	117 m
2-10, Market Street	II	125 m
18 and 20, Market Street	II	132 m
Old White Lion	II	133 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Union Buildings listed?

Yes. Union Buildings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1318009, first listed on 26 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Union Buildings?

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