Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

158, Foregate Street

158, Foregate Street is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 July 1955. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 3% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	158, Foregate Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375815
Date first listed	28 July 1955
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.19205, -2.88110 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375815

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on 158, Foregate Street, 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 158, Foregate Street

Name	Grade	Distance
2, City Road	II	50 m
142, Foregate Street	II	64 m
4-10, City Road	II	65 m
Zion Chapel	II	66 m
6-11, Grosvenor Park Road	II*	83 m
128, 128a, 130 and 132, Foregate Street	II	111 m
English Presbyterian Church of Wales	II	121 m
Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers	II	123 m
Office of Former Flour Mill West of Steam Mill Street	II	125 m
Chapel House of English Presbyterian Church of Wales	II	127 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 158, Foregate Street listed?

Yes. 158, Foregate Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375815, first listed on 28 July 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 158, Foregate Street?

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.