Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre Conservation Area
Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 9.6 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area includes 4 listed buildings recognised for their heritage value.
At 9.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II Church of St ThomasWN4 9PL
- Grade II Gates and Gate Piers to St Oswald's ChurchWN4 9LH
- Grade II Roman Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund ArrowsmithWN4 9NP
- Grade II St Oswald's PresbyteryWN4 9NP
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Park Road, Golborne2.9 km
- Golborne Town Centre3 km
- Newton-Le-Willows3.6 km
- Earlestown3.8 km
- Vulcan Village5.2 km
- Wigan Pier, Wigan6.2 km
- Wigan Town Centre6.7 km
- Hindley Town Centre6.8 km
About Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre Conservation Area
- Is my property in Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre?
- Properties in Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre 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.
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