Macclesfield Canal Conservation Area

Macclesfield Canal is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 14.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is a more recently designated area, protected since 2000, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 14 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 14.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II Bridge Number 10 (Marriott's Bridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 8JJ
• Grade II Bridge Number 11 Macclesfield CanalSK6 8DR
• Grade II Bridge Number 12 Over High Lane Arm at Sj 9502 8519 on Macclesfield CanalSK6 8DH
• Grade II Bridge Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 6FY
• Grade II Bridge Number 4 (Shepley's Bridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 7JW
• Grade II Bridge Number 5 (Barnsfold Bridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 7JB
• Grade II Bridge Number 6 (Broadhurst's Bridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 7EW
• Grade II Bridge Number 7 (Hyde Road Footbridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 7EN
• Grade II Bridge Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 8HG
• Grade II Bridge Number 9 (Windlehurst Bridge) Macclesfield CanalSK6 8AN
• Grade II Canal Warehouse Adjacent to Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge), on Macclesfield CanalSK6 6FY
• Grade II Milestone Adjacent to Bridge Number 10 on Macclesfield CanalSK6 8JJ
• Grade II Milestone at Sj 9566 8694 on Macclesfield CanalSK6 7EW
• Grade II Toll House Opposite Top LockSK6 6BP

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• All Saints', Marple1.8 km
• Station Road and Winnington Road, Marple2.6 km
• Brook Bottom3 km
• Brook Bottom3.1 km
• Marple Bridge3.3 km
• Peak Forest Canal3.4 km
• Mill Brow3.9 km
• Chadkirk4 km

About Macclesfield Canal Conservation Area

Is my property in Macclesfield Canal Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Macclesfield Canal?

Properties in Macclesfield Canal 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