Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268

Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268 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	Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1329881
Date first listed	19 August 1986
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.24915, -2.51078 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1329881

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268

Name	Grade	Distance
The Brockhurst	II	257 m
Mile Post at Sj 6604 7227	II	304 m
Former Verdin Technical Schools & Gymnasium, Northwich	II	380 m
Hunt'S Locks	II	566 m
Weaver Hall	II	594 m
Weaver Railway Viaduct	II	659 m
Weir East of Hunt'S Lock, with Footbridge	II	675 m
Dock Road Pumping Station	II	711 m
Navigation House	II	889 m
Stable Block with Attached Outbuildings, Walls and Gateway at Navigation House	II	901 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268 listed?

Yes. Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1329881, 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 Nos 256,258,260,262,264,266 and 268?

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.