Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers

Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 10 January 1972. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 24% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1375827
Date first listed	10 January 1972
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.19102, -2.88173 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375827

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers, 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 Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers

Name	Grade	Distance
Park Lodge	II	14 m
6-11, Grosvenor Park Road	II*	46 m
Presbytery of Roman Catholic Church of St Werburgh	II	48 m
Church of St Werburgh	II	51 m
Park Wall Between Main Gateway and St Augustines Convent (Convent Not Included)	II	71 m
The Spinney	II	74 m
Zion Chapel	II	80 m
1-11, Bath Street	II	92 m
Public Baths	II	93 m
142, Foregate Street	II	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers listed?

Yes. Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1375827, first listed on 10 January 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Main Gateway, to Grosvenor Park Road, and Yard Gate Piers?

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.