Rochdale Town Centre Conservation Area
Rochdale Town Centre is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 22.3 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 30 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 22.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Rochdale CenotaphOL16 1AE
- Grade I Town HallOL16 9SA
- Grade II* Church of Saint ChadOL16 1FF
- Grade II 10, 12, 14 and 16, Baillie StreetOL16 1EX
- Grade II 132, Drake StreetOL16 1PN
- Grade II 17a and 19 Baillie StreetOL16 1JA
- Grade II 17 Milnrow RoadOL16 1SU
- Grade II 17, Yorkshire StreetOL16 1BH
- Grade II 24 Baron StreetOL16 1SJ
- Grade II 5, Baillie StreetOL16 1JJ
- Grade II Congregational ChurchOL16 1QL
- Grade II Former Blue Bell InnOL16 1BL
- Grade II Former Post Office, Corner of Packer Street and Fleece StreetOL16 1LL
- Grade II Former Union Bank of Manchester, 5 South ParadeOL16 1LW
- Grade II Institute for the Deaf, 23 Church Lane, RochdaleOL16 1NR
- Grade II Lamp Posts at Each Corner of War MemorialOL16 1AT
- Grade II Market CrossOL16 1NJ
- Grade II Newbold Buildings, 33-37 Oldham RoadOL16 5QJ
- Grade II Rochdale Bridge, at the Junction of the Esplanade, Yorkshire Street, the Butts, South Parade, RochdaleOL16 1LW
- Grade II Rochdale Central Library, Museum and Art GalleryOL16 1AQ
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Toad Lane0.4 km
- Maclure Road0.5 km
- Town Head0.5 km
- St Edmund's Church0.8 km
- Spotland Bridge1.2 km
- Spotland Fold1.7 km
- Moorgate Avenue2.3 km
- Clegg Village2.9 km
About Rochdale Town Centre Conservation Area
- Is my property in Rochdale Town Centre Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Rochdale Town Centre Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Rochdale Town Centre?
- Properties in Rochdale Town Centre 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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