Grade II listed · Chorley

Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front

Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 26 November 1975. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 34% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1072627
Date first listed	26 November 1975
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.63604, -2.67401 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1072627

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chorley will require for your works on Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front, 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 Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front

Name	Grade	Distance
Nos. 1-5 Frances Darlington Court with Chapel and Wash House	II	34 m
Christ Church	II	226 m
Lower House Farmhouse	II*	687 m
Tan House Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Coppull Ring Mill	II	1.3 km
Red Herring (former office block to Coppull Ring Mill)	II	1.3 km
Chisnall House	II	1.4 km
Church of St John the Divine	II	1.6 km
Lower Burgh Hall	II*	1.6 km
Cross Swords Farmhouse	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front listed?

Yes. Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1072627, first listed on 26 November 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Charnock Richard (Church of England) School Number 1 and Railings in Front?

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