Grade II listed · Ribble Valley

The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn is a Grade II listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 13 February 1967. It is one of 761 Grade II entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 28% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Sun Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1362247
Date first listed	13 February 1967
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.88429, -2.57581 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1362247

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on The Sun Inn, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 The Sun Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
4, Windy Street	II	7 m
No 6 and Stable Adjoining to South-East	II	14 m
2, Talbot Street	II	24 m
15, Windy Street	II	30 m
Proctor'S Shop	II	30 m
12, Windy Street	II	38 m
Churchyard Wall and Steps at Church of St Bartholomew	II	45 m
8 and 10, Talbot Street	II	46 m
Sundial in Churchyard to South of Church of St Bartholomew	II	47 m
Stable and Barn South-West of Talbot Hotel	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sun Inn listed?

Yes. The Sun Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1362247, first listed on 13 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Sun Inn?

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