Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

The John Whinnerah Institute Building with Gate Piers to Front and Bicycle Shed in Rear Wall

The John Whinnerah Institute Building with Gate Piers to Front and Bicycle Shed in Rear Wall is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 30 November 2001. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 97% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The John Whinnerah Institute Building with Gate Piers to Front and Bicycle Shed in Rear Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1389529
Date first listed	30 November 2001
Local planning authority	Westmorland and Furness
Location	54.11322, -3.23365 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1389529

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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 The John Whinnerah Institute Building with Gate Piers to Front and Bicycle Shed in Rear Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
St Mary'S Club	II	48 m
Central Fire Station	II	73 m
127, 129 and 131, Duke Street	II	136 m
125, Duke Street	II	153 m
The Lord Ramsden Public House	II	169 m
1-41, Parade Street	II	173 m
Statue of Sir James Ramsden	II	174 m
2-46 Keith Street	II	183 m
111-119, Duke Street	II	192 m
Statue of Lord Frederick Cavendish at Junction with North Road	II	197 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The John Whinnerah Institute Building with Gate Piers to Front and Bicycle Shed in Rear Wall listed?

Yes. The John Whinnerah Institute Building with Gate Piers to Front and Bicycle Shed in Rear Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389529, first listed on 30 November 2001. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The John Whinnerah Institute Building with Gate Piers to Front and Bicycle Shed in Rear Wall?

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.