Ancoats Conservation Area

Ancoats is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 21.2 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1989, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 18 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 21.2 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Beehive MillM4 6JG
• Grade II* Daily Express BuildingM4 5DL
• Grade II* Decker Mill Old MillM4 6LR
• Grade II* Doubling Mill Fireproof MillM4 6LN
• Grade II* New MillM4 6LS
• Grade II* Paragon MillM4 5AX
• Grade II* Royal MillM4 5BZ
• Grade II Crown and Kettle Public HouseM4 5FE
• Grade II Derros BuildingM4 5AL
• Grade II Former Church of St PeterM4 6AJ
• Grade II Former Doctor's SurgeryM4 5AE
• Grade II Former Warehouse and Offices of Old Mill, Decker Mill, and New MillM4 6LR
• Grade II Little MillM4 6GH
• Grade II Rochdale Canal Lock Number 82, to East of Great Ancoats StreetM4 5AG
• Grade II Rochdale Canal Retaining Wall on South Side of Redhill Street, West of Union Street BridgeM4 5BA
• Grade II Sedgwick Mill (to West of Junction with Murray Street)M4 5BA
• Grade II Union Street BridgeM4 6BS
• Grade II Victoria SquareM4 6AQ

View full list →

Nearby Conservation Areas

• Stevenson Square0.6 km
• Smithfield0.6 km
• Shudehill0.8 km
• Upper King Street1.1 km
• Cathedral1.1 km
• Cathedral1.1 km
• George Street1.2 km
• Whitworth Street and Princess Street1.2 km

About Ancoats Conservation Area

Is my property in Ancoats Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Ancoats Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Ancoats?

Properties in Ancoats Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees