Grade II listed · Wigan

Leigh Fire Station

Leigh Fire Station is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 10 November 1988. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 70% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Leigh Fire Station
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1253081
Date first listed	10 November 1988
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.49970, -2.51978 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253081

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Leigh Fire Station, 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 Leigh Fire Station

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	II*	156 m
Boar'S Head Public House	II	180 m
Boundary Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to South, West and East of Church of St. Mary	II	184 m
Stables at the Boars Head Public House	II	205 m
Obelisk	II	210 m
Leigh Town Hall	II	278 m
War Memorial Near Junction with Silk Street	II	318 m
National Westminster Bank Including Attached Offices	II	337 m
Yorkshire Bank Including Yorkshire Bank Chambers Entered from Downing Street	II	384 m
The George and Dragon	II	393 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Leigh Fire Station listed?

Yes. Leigh Fire Station is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1253081, first listed on 10 November 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Leigh Fire Station?

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