Grade I listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches

Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 10 January 1972. It is one of 86 Grade I 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	Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1376095
Date first listed	10 January 1972
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18885, -2.89141 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376095

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire West and Chester will require for your works on Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches, 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 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 Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches

Name	Grade	Distance
Number 52 Street	II	10 m
Number 46 Row Number 46 Street	II	12 m
4, White Friars	II	22 m
Number 44 Row Number 44 Street	II	26 m
6, White Friars	II	27 m
The Old House	II	30 m
Number 42 Row Number 42 Street	II	33 m
8, White Friars	II	37 m
3, 5 and 7, White Friars	II	38 m
40 Bridge Street and 40 Bridge Street Row West	II	38 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches listed?

Yes. Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1376095, 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 Number 48 and 50 Street Numbers 48, 50 and 52 Row Three Old Arches?

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.