[1] The town hall was commissioned by a group of private shareholders:[2] it was designed by George Webster in the Gothic Revival style, built in rubble masonry at a cost of £5,500 and was completed in 1832.

[6] A shop known as "Pet, Garden and Farm Supplies" was established in the building in 1983 and the local tourist information office also moved in.

[7] After concerns were raised over the high cost of maintenance,[8] Craven District Council disposed of the building to a developer, Marshall Taylor Properties, in October 2011.

[9] The developer completed a programme of works, which involved converting the building into a mixed-use property with residential apartments, retail units and offices, in 2016.

[10][11][12] The clock on the west elevation was refurbished with funding from Marshall Taylor Properties and Settle Town Council in October 2020.