Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall

Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 11 August 1972. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 19% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1196647
Date first listed	11 August 1972
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.58026, -2.83901 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196647

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall, 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 Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Wash House Building Approximately 3 Metres South East of Needless Inn Farmhouse	II	9 m
Barn and Shippon Approximately 50 Metres North of Needless Inn Farmhouse	II	60 m
Jumps Farmhouse	II	423 m
Gateway to Blythe Hall	II	732 m
Blythe Hall	II	788 m
Cranes Hall	II	799 m
Robinson'S Farmhouse	II	866 m
Lathom Park Church of England Primary School	II	874 m
The Rookery, with Attached Coach House	II	913 m
The Croppers	II	934 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall listed?

Yes. Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1196647, first listed on 11 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Needless Inn Farmhouse and Attached Garden Wall?

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