Grade II listed · Shropshire

Former White Horse Hotel

Former White Horse Hotel is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 6 June 1983. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 45% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former White Horse Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1175748
Date first listed	6 June 1983
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.85545, -2.72541 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175748

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Former White Horse Hotel, 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 Former White Horse Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
44 and 46, High Street	II	9 m
50 and 52, High Street	II	14 m
40 and 42, High Street	II	19 m
47 and 49, High Street	II	24 m
3 Crown Street	II	26 m
War Memorial	II	29 m
56 and 58, High Street	II	34 m
Former National Westminster Bank	II	43 m
34 and 36, High Street	II	45 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former White Horse Hotel listed?

Yes. Former White Horse Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1175748, first listed on 6 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former White Horse Hotel?

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