Cathedral Conservation Area

Cathedral is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1972 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 13 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 8.1 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 3 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Cathedral Church of St MaryM3 1SN
• Grade I Chethams Hospital and Attached WallM3 1DA
• Grade II City BuildingsM3 1WU
• Grade II Detached Block of Schoolroom Approximately 20 Metres South of Chethams HospitalM3 1SB
• Grade II Former Corn and Produce ExchangeM4 3TR
• Grade II Fragment of Hydes Cross Approximately 20 Metres South of Chethams HospitalM3 1SB
• Grade II Mitre HotelM3 1SN
• Grade II Mynshulls HouseM3 1ST
• Grade II Railway Viaduct and Retaining Walls at Junction with GreengateM3 7FA
• Grade II Sinclairs Oyster BarM3 1SW
• Grade II South East Wing to Chetham's Hospital (Former Manchester Grammar School)M3 1SB
• Grade II The Old Wellington InnM3 1SW
• Grade II Victoria BridgeM3 1SU

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Cathedral0 km
• Shudehill0.3 km
• Flat Iron0.4 km
• St Ann's Square0.5 km
• Parsonage Gardens0.5 km
• Smithfield0.5 km
• Upper King Street0.6 km
• Albert Square0.7 km

About Cathedral Conservation Area

Is my property in Cathedral Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Cathedral?

Properties in Cathedral 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