Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row West

12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row West is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 July 1955. It is one of 86 Grade I 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
FieldValue
Name12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row West
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1376063
Date first listed28 July 1955
Local planning authorityCheshire West and Chester
Location53.18996, -2.89185 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1376063

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row West

NameGradeDistance
14 Bridge Street and 12A-12D Bridge Street Row WestII5 m
Number 10 Bridge Street, and Number 8 (part) Bridge Street Row WestII7 m
Number 14 Row Number 16 and 18 StreetII11 m
2-8 Bridge Street, 2-8 (part) Bridge Street Row West, 1-3 Watergate Street and 1 Watergate Row SouthII*15 m
Number 20 Street Numbers 16 and 18 RowII21 m
Numbers 5 and 7 StreetII24 m
Number 9 Street Numbers 11 and 11a Row Gods Providence HouseII28 m
Number 11 Street Numbers 15 and 15a Row the Old CryptI32 m
The Dutch Houses 22, 24 and 26 Bridge Street, and 20, 22 and 24 Bridge Street Row WestII34 m
9 Bridge Street and 9 Bridge Street Row EastII37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row West listed?
Yes. 12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1376063, 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 12 Bridge Street and Cowper House, 10 Bridge Street Row West?
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.