Old Market Place Conservation Area

Old Market Place is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 16.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1973 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 15 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 16.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II 10 and 12, Market StreetWA14 1QB
• Grade II 1, 1a and 3 Market Street and 2 Post Office StreetWA14 1QA
• Grade II 14 and 16, Market StreetWA14 1QB
• Grade II 16 Old Market PlaceWA14 1DA
• Grade II 2, 2a, 4a and 4, Old Market PlaceWA14 4NP
• Grade II 7, Market StreetWA14 1QE
• Grade II 8, Dunham RoadWA14 4PA
• Grade II Church of St GeorgeWA14 4DB
• Grade II Former Orange Tree InnWA14 4DN
• Grade II Lloyds Bank, Bank House and No. 7, Old Market PlaceWA14 4PA
• Grade II Market HouseWA14 1SA
• Grade II No. 5, Market StreetWA14 1QE
• Grade II Numbers 2, 4, 6 and Right 3 Bays of 8WA14 1AJ
• Grade II Old Market TavernWA14 4DN
• Grade II Stamford Estates Office and National Trust ShopWA14 1PH

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• George Street0.3 km
• Stamford New Road0.3 km
• Goose Green0.4 km
• Sandiway0.4 km
• The Downs0.6 km
• Linotype Housing Estate0.8 km
• Devisdale1.2 km
• Hale Station1.3 km

About Old Market Place Conservation Area

Is my property in Old Market Place Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Old Market Place?

Properties in Old Market Place 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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