Grade II listed · Oldham

Former Chadderton Central Library

Former Chadderton Central Library is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 9 August 2011. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 97% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Chadderton Central Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1402407
Date first listed	9 August 2011
Local planning authority	Oldham
Location	53.54465, -2.13855 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1402407

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Planium checks which consents Oldham will require for your works on Former Chadderton Central 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 Former Chadderton Central Library

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Chadderton Police Station	II	26 m
Chadderton Town Hall and associated walls and walled garden, Middleton Road, Chadderton	II	99 m
Chadderton War Memorial	II	106 m
Church of St Mark	II	245 m
Moravian Sunday School	II	462 m
Manor Mill	II	539 m
Church of St Luke	II	593 m
Anchor Mill	II	742 m
Hartford Works	II	801 m
Workshop Building Immediately to East of Hartford Works	II	828 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Chadderton Central Library listed?

Yes. Former Chadderton Central Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1402407, first listed on 9 August 2011. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Chadderton Central Library?

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