Grade II listed · Pendle

White Bear Inn

White Bear Inn is a Grade II listed building in Pendle, first listed on 6 June 1952. It is one of 307 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Pendle; 10% of Pendle’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	White Bear Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1258954
Date first listed	6 June 1952
Local planning authority	Pendle
Location	53.85347, -2.21524 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1258954

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Pendle will require for your works on White Bear Inn, 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 White Bear Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Milestone Opposite 129 Gisburn Road	II	51 m
Lamb Working Mens Club	II*	121 m
99, 101, 103 and 103a, Gisburn Road	II	179 m
195-211, Gisburn Road	II	257 m
Barn at Park Hill	II	273 m
Clerk'S House	II	296 m
Park Hill	II	308 m
George and Dragon Public House	II	316 m
Barrowford Bridge	II	326 m
Cruck Barn at Pendle Heritage Centre	II	329 m

Frequently asked questions

Is White Bear Inn listed?

Yes. White Bear Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1258954, first listed on 6 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to White Bear Inn?

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