Market Square Conservation Area

Market Square is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 1 January 1984. The area covers approximately 5.5 hectares.

At 5.5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Harris Public Library, Museum and Art GalleryPR1 2PP
• Grade I Preston War MemorialPR1 2EL
• Grade II* Sessions House PR1 2PD
• Grade II 10,12,14, Lancaster RoadPR1 1DA
• Grade II 11, Church Street (See Details for Further Address Information)PR1 1DA
• Grade II 11, FriargatePR1 2AU
• Grade II 16,18, Lancaster RoadPR1 1DA
• Grade II 20,22, Lancaster RoadPR1 1DA
• Grade II 33,34, Market PlacePR1 2AR
• Grade II Amounderness HousePR1 1DD
• Grade II Former Red Lion Hotel and Ellesmere ChambersPR1 1DA
• Grade II Golden Cross HotelPR1 1DD
• Grade II Group of Nine Telephone Kiosks Outside Head Post OfficePR1 2EL
• Grade II Miller ArcadePR1 2QY
• Grade II ObeliskPR1 2AQ
• Grade II Post Office and Attached RailingsPR1 2EL
• Grade II Princes BuildingsPR1 1DD
• Grade II The Black HorsePR1 2EJ
• Grade II The Covered MarketPR1 2LA
• Grade II The Fish MarketPR1 2PT

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Winckley Square0.3 km
• St Ignatius Square0.5 km
• Deepdale Enclosure0.7 km
• Avenham0.7 km
• Fishergate Hill0.9 km
• Moor Park1.4 km
• St Mary's1.8 km
• Greenbank Road, Penwortham2 km

About Market Square Conservation Area

Is my property in Market Square Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Market Square Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Market Square?

Properties in Market Square 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