Grade II listed · Manchester

Varna Street School, main block

Varna Street School, main block is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 1 June 2012. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 96% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameVarna Street School, main block
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1403128
Date first listed1 June 2012
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.46944, -2.16866 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1403128

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Manchester will require for your works on Varna Street School, main block, 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 Varna Street School, main block listed?
Yes. Varna Street School, main block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1403128, first listed on 1 June 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Varna Street School, main block?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.