Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Former Old Dog Inn

Former Old Dog Inn 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	Former Old Dog Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1291346
Date first listed	25 June 1973
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.54115, -2.72295 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1291346

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Former Old Dog 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 Former Old Dog Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Alma Hill Cottage Alma Hill Farmhouse	II	69 m
Stone Piers with Iron Lamp at Foot of Steps to Churchyard, St Thomas the Martyr	II	119 m
57 and 59, School Lane	II	129 m
Conservative Club	II	129 m
Derby House	II	137 m
Coach House Rock House	II	147 m
Church of St Thomas the Martyr	I	148 m
Up Holland Priory Remains	II	159 m
47-53, Parliament Street	II	162 m
The Owl Inn	II	165 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Old Dog Inn listed?

Yes. Former Old Dog Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1291346, 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 Former Old Dog Inn?

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.