Grade II listed · Oldham

Railway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel

Railway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel is a Grade II listed building in Oldham, first listed on 23 March 2018. It is one of 536 Grade II entries among 549 listed buildings in Oldham; 98% of Oldham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRailway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1452141
Date first listed23 March 2018
Local planning authorityOldham
Location53.56978, -1.98974 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1452141

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Oldham will require for your works on Railway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel, 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 Railway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel

NameGradeDistance
Ivy CottageII109 m
No. 7 and Heather CottageII117 m
13, DigleeII129 m
Raid HouseII153 m
Prestbury CottageII177 m
11, Harrop GreenII184 m
15, Harrop GreenII192 m
7, 8 and 18, Harrop GreenII203 m
17, Harrop GreenII203 m
WatersideII251 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel listed?
Yes. Railway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1452141, first listed on 23 March 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Railway tunnel portals MVL3/41, west end of Standedge Tunnel?
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.