Grade II* listed · Cheshire East

Sessions House

Sessions House is a Grade II* listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 15 December 1954. It is one of 181 Grade II* entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 5% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sessions House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1378501
Date first listed	15 December 1954
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.30230, -2.37424 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1378501

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Sessions House, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Sessions House

Name	Grade	Distance
Knutsford Centennial War Memorial	II	49 m
Hollingford House	II	60 m
Sundial in Churchyard to South West of Church of St John the Baptist	II	80 m
Knutsford Town Council Offices (former prison governor’s house)	II	97 m
Former Town Hall	II	105 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	124 m
1 and 3, Princess Street	II	124 m
Former Egerton Church of England School	II	135 m
Trustee Savings Bank	II	138 m
4, 4a and 6, Princess Street	II	143 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sessions House listed?

Yes. Sessions House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1378501, first listed on 15 December 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sessions 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.