Grade II* listed · West Lancashire

Simmonswood Hall

Simmonswood Hall is a Grade II* listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 11 October 1968. It is one of 21 Grade II* entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 9% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Simmonswood Hall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1343471
Date first listed	11 October 1968
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.50362, -2.88051 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1343471

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Simmonswood Hall, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Simmonswood Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary and Attached Presbytery	II	2.8 km
Gerard Hall Farmhouse	II	2.9 km
Mounting Block in Friends' Burial Ground	II	3.5 km
Walls Enclosing 3 Side of Friends' Burial Ground, with Pair of Gatepiers and Gates	II	3.5 km
South Western Barn at Bickerstaffe Hall Farm	II	4.0 km
Bickerstaffe Hall	II	4.0 km
Gateway and Attached Farm Buildings on North West Side of Farmyard at Bickerstaffe Hall Farm	II	4.0 km
North Eastern Barn and Attached Engine House at Bickerstaffe Hall Farm	II	4.0 km
Tithe Barn Farmhouse	II	4.2 km
War Memorial	II	4.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Simmonswood Hall listed?

Yes. Simmonswood Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1343471, first listed on 11 October 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Simmonswood Hall?

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.