Grade II listed · Chorley

Summer house overlooking the site of a former tennis court in Rivington Gardens at SD 6394 1399

Summer house overlooking the site of a former tennis court in Rivington Gardens at SD 6394 1399 is a Grade II listed building in Chorley, first listed on 6 February 2013. It is one of 404 Grade II entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 96% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSummer house overlooking the site of a former tennis court in Rivington Gardens at SD 6394 1399
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1410746
Date first listed6 February 2013
Local planning authorityChorley
Location53.62127, -2.54664 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1410746

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Summer house overlooking the site of a former tennis court in Rivington Gardens at SD 6394 1399

NameGradeDistance
The Long Walk and ornamental archway in Rivington Gardens at SD 6390 1400II31 m
Summer house overlooking the Great Lawn in Rivington Gardens at SD 6390 1404II57 m
Two gate piers associated with the former Stone Lodge in Rivington Gardens at SD 6383 1396II109 m
Two gate piers associated with the former Bolton Lodge in Rivington Gardens at SD 6405 1394II113 m
Two archways and associated stone staircases and retaining walls in Rivington Gardens at SD 6390 1422II236 m
Summer house and associated staircases in Rivington Gardens at SD 6370 1393II244 m
Lever Bridge, staircases and a summer house in Rivington Gardens at SD 6384 1422II254 m
Upper and Lower Bridges in 'The Dell' Cascade in Rivington Gardens at SD 6370 1382II278 m
Loggia, summerhouse and associated staircases in Rivington Gardens at SD 6392 1431II330 m
Pigeon Tower, staircases, stone arches, stone screen and two gate piers in Rivington Gardens at SD 6397 1433II338 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer house overlooking the site of a former tennis court in Rivington Gardens at SD 6394 1399 listed?
Yes. Summer house overlooking the site of a former tennis court in Rivington Gardens at SD 6394 1399 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1410746, first listed on 6 February 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Summer house overlooking the site of a former tennis court in Rivington Gardens at SD 6394 1399?
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.