Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Knutsford Library

Knutsford Library is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 12 February 1999. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 97% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Knutsford Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1388310
Date first listed	12 February 1999
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.30220, -2.36974 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388310

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East will require for your works on Knutsford Library, 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 Knutsford Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Brook Street Unitarian Chapel	I	68 m
2 and 4, King Street	II	92 m
6, King Street	II	102 m
8-14, King Street	II	112 m
15, King Street	II	118 m
Numbers 16, 18 and 20 and Attached Step Handrails	II	124 m
22, King Street	II	131 m
17 and 19, King Street	II	133 m
24, King Street	II	135 m
21 and 23, King Street	II	146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Knutsford Library listed?

Yes. Knutsford Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388310, first listed on 12 February 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Knutsford Library?

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.