Factory Locks Conservation Area
Factory Locks is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 1 January 1986. The area covers approximately 13.9 hectares.
At 13.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II Bottom Lock and Attached Cantilever Footbridge, Factory Locks (Approximately 50 Meters North of Furnace Parade) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelDY4 9AL
- Grade II Middle Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 40 Metres East of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelDY4 9TA
- Grade II Office and Store Wm RoundsDY4 8BF
- Grade II The Boat Gauging House, Tipton Canal Basin (Off Factory Road) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelDY4 9DJ
- Grade II The Fountain Inn Public HouseDY4 8HE
- Grade II Top Lock, Factory Locks (Approximately 15 Metres West of Factory Road Bridge) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelDY4 9DJ
- Grade II Towpath Bridge Over Entrance to Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham LevelDY4 8QG
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Windmill End3.7 km
- Market Place4.3 km
- Church Square4.7 km
- High Street5 km
- Darlaston5 km
- Willenhall6.2 km
- Himley6.5 km
- Chamberlain's Lane6.7 km
About Factory Locks Conservation Area
- Is my property in Factory Locks Conservation Area?
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- What restrictions apply in Factory Locks?
- Properties in Factory Locks 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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