Grade II* listed · Bolton

Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2

Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2 is a Grade II* listed building in Bolton, first listed on 26 April 1974. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 13% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSwan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1388070
Date first listed26 April 1974
Local planning authorityBolton
Location53.56374, -2.44323 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388070

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bolton will require for your works on Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2 listed?
Yes. Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1388070, 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 Swan Lane Mills Numbers 1 and 2?
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.