Grade II listed · Cannock Chase

Former Walhouse National School

Former Walhouse National School is a Grade II listed building in Cannock Chase, first listed on 15 June 1951. It is one of 66 Grade II entries among 74 listed buildings in Cannock Chase; 11% of Cannock Chase’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Walhouse National School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1294934
Date first listed	15 June 1951
Local planning authority	Cannock Chase
Location	52.69225, -2.04080 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1294934

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Walhouse National School

Name	Grade	Distance
Congregational Chapel	II	590 m
Manse Immediately South of Congregational Chapel	II	591 m
Council House	II*	650 m
79, High Green	II	657 m
Conduit head	II	671 m
Gates, Railings and Gate Piers of Council House	II*	672 m
77 High Green	II	676 m
71, 71A, 73 and 75 High Green	II	689 m
Wayside Cross in St Luke'S Churchyard	II	878 m
Parish Church of St Luke	II*	879 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Walhouse National School listed?

Yes. Former Walhouse National School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1294934, first listed on 15 June 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Walhouse National School?

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