Grade II listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Holker House Farmhouse

Holker House Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 4 January 1967. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 12% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Holker House Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1072439
Date first listed	4 January 1967
Local planning authority	Blackburn with Darwen
Location	53.69559, -2.42509 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072439

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Blackburn with Darwen will require for your works on Holker House Farmhouse, 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 Holker House Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
1-19 with Hillside House, Browning Street including 20 and 22, Queens Square, Hoddlesden	II	403 m
Hoddlesden and District War Memorial	II	426 m
6 and 8, Queens Square	II	438 m
2 and 4, Queens Square	II	447 m
Pickup Bank Sunday School	II	846 m
Entrance to Sough Railway Tunnel	II	1.9 km
Sniddleholme	II	1.9 km
Bank Fold Farmhouse and Cottage with Attached Barn	II	2.1 km
Manor House Farm Cottage	II	2.5 km
Church of St Peter	II*	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Holker House Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Holker House Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1072439, first listed on 4 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Holker House Farmhouse?

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