Grade II listed · Chorley

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

Lancaster Canal, East 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
FieldValue
NameLancaster Canal, East Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1247774
Date first listed20 November 1986
Local planning authorityChorley
Location53.69088, -2.62960 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1247774

Planning works on this listed building?

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

NameGradeDistance
Lancaster Canal, West Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster CanalII197 m
Hill Top Farm SouthII269 m
Carwood House FarmhouseII352 m
Former Canal BridgeII363 m
Carwood HouseII410 m
Dolphin FarmhouseII583 m
Church of St John the EvangelistII719 m
1 and 1a, Waterhouse GreenII789 m
Huggarts FarmhouseII792 m
Garden Cottage Rose Cottage Rowan WyldonII795 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lancaster Canal, East Portal of Whittle Hills Tunnel of Former Lancaster Canal listed?
Yes. Lancaster Canal, East 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 1247774, 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, East 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.