Grade II* listed · Ribble Valley

Church of St Leonard

Church of St Leonard is a Grade II* listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 13 February 1967. It is one of 46 Grade II* entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 28% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Leonard
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1164023
Date first listed	13 February 1967
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.89447, -2.32966 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1164023

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on Church of St Leonard, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Church of St Leonard

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial in Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Leonard	II	14 m
Door and Surround in Garden Wall, Downham Hall, Approximately 10 Metres South West of Church Tower	II	25 m
Top Row	II	33 m
Stocks	II	37 m
Top Row	II	39 m
Assheton Arms	II	46 m
Top Row	II	54 m
Pair of Gatepiers in Downham Hall Garden, Approximately 60 Metres North West of School	II	55 m
Post Office and House Adjoining to East	II	62 m
Stables and Coach House, North East of Downham Hall	II	73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Leonard listed?

Yes. Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1164023, first listed on 13 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Leonard?

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.