Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32

Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32 is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 14 April 1969. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 19% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1318981
Date first listed	14 April 1969
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.32717, -2.74779 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1318981

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Westmorland and Furness will require for your works on Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32, 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 Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32

Name	Grade	Distance
30, Highgate	II	7 m
Numbers 26 and 28 with Entrance to Yard 24	II*	15 m
Property Adjoining South Side of Fleece Inn	II	30 m
Numbers 21 and 25 and Entrance to Yard 23	II	31 m
Fleece Inn and Yard Entrance	II	36 m
Call Stone Magistrates Court Town Hall	II	37 m
Nos 8, 10 and 10a, Highgate	II	45 m
No 7 Yard 17: Shop Adjoining East End of Number 19 Highgate	II	65 m
9, Lowther Street	II	72 m
Number 41 and Entrance to Yard 43	II	74 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32 listed?

Yes. Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1318981, first listed on 14 April 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Number 32 (Rainbow Hotel) and Entrance to Yard 32?

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