Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house)

Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house) is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 15 January 1974. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 21% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1378497
Date first listed	15 January 1974
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.30149, -2.37371 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1378497

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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 Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house)

Name	Grade	Distance
Knutsford Centennial War Memorial	II	49 m
Sessions House	II*	97 m
Hollingford House	II	119 m
Sundial in Churchyard to South West of Church of St John the Baptist	II	163 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	184 m
Former Town Hall	II	195 m
8-14, King Street	II	210 m
6, King Street	II	210 m
Numbers 16, 18 and 20 and Attached Step Handrails	II	211 m
2 and 4, King Street	II	212 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house) listed?

Yes. Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1378497, first listed on 15 January 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire East, 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.