Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

The Old Police Station

The Old Police Station is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 22 September 2006. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 98% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Police Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391767
Date first listed	22 September 2006
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.15769, -2.66756 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391767

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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 The Old Police Station

Name	Grade	Distance
The Old Fire Station	II	12 m
The Hearse House	II	17 m
The Manor House	II	31 m
97 and 99, High Street	II	47 m
64, High Street	II	58 m
Lych Gate in Churchyard of St Helen	II	79 m
Gable House	II	106 m
Cross Base and Shaft in Churchyard of St Helen	II	110 m
Church of St Helen	II*	112 m
Tarporley War Memorial	II	115 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Police Station listed?

Yes. The Old Police Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391767, first listed on 22 September 2006. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Police Station?

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