Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock)

Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock) is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 3 June 1988. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 86% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375715
Date first listed	3 June 1988
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.19512, -2.90037 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375715

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock), 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 Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock)

Name	Grade	Distance
Iron Roving Bridge	II	63 m
Graving Lock on Canal Link to River Dee	II	67 m
Bridge Lock on Canal Link from River Dee to Chester Basin	II	201 m
Telfords Warehouse	II	231 m
Diocesan House	II	237 m
Spur Wall and Water Tower	I	287 m
Northgate Locks	II	289 m
Bonewaldesthorne Tower	I	289 m
City Wall from Bonewaldesthorne Tower to Pembertons Parlour	I	304 m
Northgate Lock Keepers Cottage	II	305 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock) listed?

Yes. Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375715, first listed on 3 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Taylor's Boatyard (including Former Flat Shed, Narrowboat Shed, Former Steam Saw Mill, Blacksmith's Workshop/Forge, Carpenter's Workshop, Paint Workshop, Stores, Warehouse/Office Range and Dry Dock/Graving Dock)?

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.