Grade II listed · Chorley

Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop

Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 21 February 1984. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 36% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1073097
Date first listed21 February 1984
Local planning authorityChorley
Location53.68372, -2.62100 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1073097

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chorley will require for your works on Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop, 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 Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop

NameGradeDistance
Barn Circa 10 Metres East of Lock FarmhouseII21 m
Lock Keepers OfficeII42 m
Fourth Lock BridgeII57 m
Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Seven Canal Locks Spaced Along 1 Kilometre of Leeds Liverpool Canal from Top Lock Bridge on Copthurst Lane at North End to Junction with Walton Summit Branch at South EndII222 m
Sundial Circa 10 Metres on West Side of Church of St ChadII548 m
Roman Catholic Church of St ChadII560 m
Moss Lane Bridge (Number 80)II568 m
Top Lock BridgeII621 m
Top LockII629 m
Top Lock HouseII649 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop listed?
Yes. Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073097, first listed on 21 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lock Farmhouse and Attached Workshop?
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.