Grade II listed · Bolton

Beehive Mills

Beehive Mills is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 4 November 1996. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 76% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBeehive Mills
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1387990
Date first listed4 November 1996
Local planning authorityBolton
Location53.56236, -2.41535 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1387990

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bolton will require for your works on Beehive Mills, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beehive Mills listed?
Yes. Beehive Mills is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387990, first listed on 4 November 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Beehive Mills?
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.