Grade I listed · Chorley

Astley Hall

Astley Hall is a Grade I listed building in Chorley, first listed on 21 December 1966. It is one of 4 Grade I entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 5% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Astley Hall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1362068
Date first listed	21 December 1966
Local planning authority	Chorley
Location	53.65950, -2.64520 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1362068

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chorley will require for your works on Astley Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Astley Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Stable Block to Astley Hall	II	87 m
Drinking Fountain Circa 50 Metres South of Stable Block to Astley Hall	II	102 m
Ackhurst Lodge	II	633 m
War Memorial Gateway to Astley Park	II	894 m
12 and 14, Park Road	II	907 m
Park House Wesley House	II	909 m
Chorley Unitarian Chapel	II	926 m
The Swan with Two Necks	II	945 m
Post and Railings Protecting Raised Section of Park Road on East Side, Extending Circa 80 Metres from Junction with Church Brow	II	946 m
5, PARK STREET (See details for further address information)	II	949 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Astley Hall listed?

Yes. Astley Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1362068, first listed on 21 December 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Astley Hall?

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