Market Place, Atherton Conservation Area
Market Place, Atherton is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. The area covers approximately 1.7 hectares.
At 1.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II Church of St John the BaptistM46 0NT
- Grade II Obelisk Adjacent to South-East Corner of Church of St. John the BaptistM46 0EG
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Howe Bridge, Atherton1 km
- Tyldesley Town Centre1.8 km
- Astley Village, Tyldesley3.3 km
- Leigh Town Centre3.5 km
- Bridgewater Canal, Leigh3.6 km
- Railway Road, Leigh3.7 km
- Westhoughton3.8 km
- Leigh Bridge3.9 km
About Market Place, Atherton Conservation Area
- Is my property in Market Place, Atherton Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Market Place, Atherton Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Market Place, Atherton?
- Properties in Market Place, Atherton 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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