Grade II listed · Ribble Valley

Former Whalley Arms

Former Whalley Arms is a Grade II listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 13 March 1986. It is one of 761 Grade II entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 92% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Whalley Arms
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1072044
Date first listed	13 March 1986
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.82091, -2.40627 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072044

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on Former Whalley Arms, 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 Whalley Arms

Name	Grade	Distance
Swan Hotel	II	40 m
33 and 35, King Street	II	67 m
Sundial East of Church of St Mary and All Saints	II	68 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints	I	103 m
20 and 22, King Street	II	119 m
10-13, Church Lane	II	136 m
14 and 15, Church Lane	II	150 m
Abbey Corn Mill	II	152 m
16, Church Lane	II	157 m
1, 2 and 3, Poole End	II	174 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Whalley Arms listed?

Yes. Former Whalley Arms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1072044, first listed on 13 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Whalley Arms?

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