Grade II listed · Bolton

Nos. 79 and 81, DEANSGATE

Nos. 79 and 81, DEANSGATE is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 29 February 1984. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 58% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNos. 79 and 81, DEANSGATE
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1388026
Date first listed29 February 1984
Local planning authorityBolton
Location53.57939, -2.43090 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388026

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bolton will require for your works on Nos. 79 and 81, DEANSGATE, 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 Nos. 79 and 81, DEANSGATE listed?
Yes. Nos. 79 and 81, DEANSGATE is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388026, first listed on 29 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Nos. 79 and 81, DEANSGATE?
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.