Grade II listed · Manchester

Manchester & Salford Junction Canal Tunnel

Manchester & Salford Junction Canal Tunnel is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 20 November 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
NameManchester & Salford Junction Canal Tunnel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1405199
Date first listed20 November 2012
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.47743, -2.25190 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1405199

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Manchester will require for your works on Manchester & Salford Junction Canal Tunnel, 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 Manchester & Salford Junction Canal Tunnel listed?
Yes. Manchester & Salford Junction Canal Tunnel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1405199, first listed on 20 November 2012. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Manchester & Salford Junction Canal Tunnel?
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.