Grade II listed · Chorley

Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal

Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 20 November 1986. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 65% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073099
Date first listed	20 November 1986
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.69153, -2.63238 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073099

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chorley will require for your works on Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal, 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 Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Canal Bridge	II	166 m
Lancaster Canal, East Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal	II	197 m
Carwood House Farmhouse	II	298 m
Carwood House	II	339 m
Hill Top Farm South	II	383 m
Dolphin Farmhouse	II	563 m
Church of St John the Evangelist	II	592 m
1 and 1a, Waterhouse Green	II	744 m
Garden Cottage Rose Cottage Rowan Wyldon	II	750 m
School Lane Bridge	II	757 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal listed?

Yes. Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073099, first listed on 20 November 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal?

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.