Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse

Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 25 June 1973. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 40% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1201647
Date first listed	25 June 1973
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.55676, -2.72931 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201647

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse, 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 Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Knowles Farmhouse	II	35 m
Methodist Church	II	182 m
18 and 20, Roby Mill	II	193 m
The Fox Inn and Attached Former Stable	II	206 m
1, Roby Mill	II	238 m
3, Roby Mill	II	243 m
Numbers 5 and 7 with Stone Slab Wall in Front of Number 5	II	262 m
Roby Mill Church of England Primary School	II	268 m
9 and 11, Roby Mill	II	269 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Opposite Number 34 (Number 34 Not Included)	II	380 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1201647, first listed on 25 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Farm Buildings Approximately 20 Metres North West of Knowles Farmhouse?

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.