Grade II listed · Bolton

31, Churchgate

31, Churchgate is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 26 April 1974. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 13% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	31, Churchgate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1387976
Date first listed	26 April 1974
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.57977, -2.42559 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1387976

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bolton will require for your works on 31, Churchgate, 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 31, Churchgate

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Man and Scythe Public House	II	47 m
The Swan Hotel	II	69 m
Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard of Parish Church of St Peter	II	78 m
15 and 17, Wood Street	II	114 m
Nos. 26-28, BRADSHAWGATE	II	121 m
18 and 20, Wood Street	II	126 m
14 and 16, Wood Street	II	129 m
Yates Wine Lodge	II	136 m
Garden Wall Bounding South and East Sides of Garden of Number 25 (Number 25 Not Included) Garden Wall to South and East Sides of Garden of Number 25 Wood Street (Number 25 Not Included)	II	137 m
Parish Church of St Peter	II*	137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 31, Churchgate listed?

Yes. 31, Churchgate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387976, first listed on 26 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 31, Churchgate?

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