Grade II listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

The White Barn

The White Barn is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 7 June 1972. It is one of 1,311 Grade II entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 30% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The White Barn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1291011
Date first listed	7 June 1972
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.75535, 0.39321 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1291011

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on The White Barn, 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 The White Barn

Name	Grade	Distance
The Red Barn, Immediately South West of the Guildhall in Courtyard	II	14 m
Guildhall of St George	I	20 m
Museum of Social History	II*	26 m
23,25, King Street	II	28 m
Old School Court	II	37 m
Cannon Bollard at Junction of Ferry Lane	II	37 m
Railings to Forecourt of No 21 (Old School Court)	II	39 m
Shakespeare House	II	39 m
King'S Lynn Centre for the Arts and King'S Lynn Players Rehersal Rooms	II	41 m
Globe Hotel	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The White Barn listed?

Yes. The White Barn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1291011, first listed on 7 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The White Barn?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 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.