Grade II listed · West Lancashire

Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse

Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 10 December 1992. It is one of 484 Grade II entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 77% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1297538
Date first listed	10 December 1992
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.57287, -2.89996 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297538

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse, 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 Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
White Rails Farmhouse and Garden Wall	II	21 m
Lodge to Water Pumping House	II	332 m
Water Pumping House	II	353 m
Aughton Hall	II	521 m
Coach House Approximately 20 Metres East of Asmall House	II	757 m
The Rookery	II	760 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	902 m
Sundial Approximately 4 Metres South of Porch of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II	902 m
Ormskirk Comrades War Memorial	II	963 m
27, Church Street	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1297538, first listed on 10 December 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn Approximately 6 Metres East of White Rails Farmhouse?

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.