Grade II listed · Ribble Valley

2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley

2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley is a Grade II listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 13 March 1986. It is one of 761 Grade II entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 92% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1362370
Date first listed	13 March 1986
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.82147, -2.40893 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1362370

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ribble Valley will require for your works on 2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley, 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 2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley

Name	Grade	Distance
Poole House	II	11 m
1, 2 and 3, Poole End	II	16 m
16, Church Lane	II	38 m
14 and 15, Church Lane	II	46 m
10-13, Church Lane	II	60 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints	I	82 m
Sundial East of Church of St Mary and All Saints	II	118 m
Swan Hotel	II	167 m
Abbey Presbytery	II	173 m
Former Whalley Arms	II	185 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley listed?

Yes. 2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1362370, first listed on 13 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2, 3 and 4, The Square, Whalley?

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.