Standish Conservation Area
Standish is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8.9 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1976 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area includes 7 listed buildings recognised for their heritage value.
At 8.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St WilfridWN6 0JZ
- Grade II Gatehouse to Church of St WilfridWN6 0JJ
- Grade II Jubilee Drinking FountainWN6 0HD
- Grade II No. 39, Market PlaceWN6 0HQ
- Grade II Standish Pillar War MemorialWN6 0HD
- Grade II St Wilfred's Church ClubWN6 0JZ
- Grade II Village Cross and StocksWN6 0HN
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Mayflower, Standish1.7 km
- Church Lane, Shevington2.5 km
- Green Hill, Wigan2.8 km
- Wigan Lane, Wigan3.7 km
- Haigh Village, Haigh4.2 km
- Mesnes, Wigan4.2 km
- Dicconson, Wigan4.5 km
- Wigan Town Centre4.9 km
About Standish Conservation Area
- Is my property in Standish Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Standish Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Standish?
- Properties in Standish 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