Sowerby Bridge Conservation Area

Sowerby Bridge is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 14.2 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1984, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 29 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 14.2 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* The Wet DockHX6 2AL
• Grade II 11, 13 and 15, Town Hall StreetHX6 2EB
• Grade II 42, 44 and 46 Wharf StreetHX6 2FA
• Grade II 75, Wharf StreetHX6 2AB
• Grade II 9 Town Hall Street (Formerly the Town Hall Later Used As a Lloyds Bank)HX6 2EB
• Grade II Carlton Mill with Attached Weaving ShedHX6 2AS
• Grade II Chimney to Carlton MillHX6 2JS
• Grade II Christ ChurchHX6 2LB
• Grade II County BridgeHX6 2QD
• Grade II Former Bolton Brow Methodist Church and Canal WarehouseHX6 2AL
• Grade II Former Royal HotelHX6 3BN
• Grade II Gateway and Gates Approximately 20 Metres East of East End of Christ ChurchHX6 2LB
• Grade II Greenups MillHX6 2AQ
• Grade II Lock Number 1 Onto Sowerby Basin, Sowerby BridgeHX6 2AG
• Grade II Lower Western Block Attached to Carlton Mill at North EndHX6 2JS
• Grade II Mill Chimney to West of Crestol House Rochdale Canal Mill Chimney to West of Crestol HouseHX6 2QL
• Grade II Numbers 1 and 2 Calder House and Attached StableHX6 2AL
• Grade II Rochdale Canal Lock Number 2 at West End of Old Causeway, Sowerby BridgeHX6 2DR
• Grade II Stirk BridgeHX6 3BU
• Grade II The Bull on the BridgeHX6 2EB

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Warley1.3 km
• Copley2.5 km
• Savile Park, Halifax2.6 km
• Peoples Park, Halifax2.7 km
• Skircoat Green, Halifax3.1 km
• Luddenden3.2 km
• Huddersfield Road East, Halifax3.4 km
• Halifax Town Centre3.5 km

About Sowerby Bridge Conservation Area

Is my property in Sowerby Bridge Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Sowerby Bridge?

Properties in Sowerby Bridge 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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