Westhoughton Conservation Area
Westhoughton is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 1 January 1981. The area covers approximately 5.6 hectares.
At 5.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II 110 and 112, Market StreetBL5 3RA
- Grade II Memorial to Those Killed in the Pretoria Pit Disaster Approx.127m North West of St Bartholomew's ChurchBL5 2BE
- Grade II Sundial Approx 17m to South of Church of St BartholomewBL5 3RA
- Grade II Tower of Church of St BartholomewBL5 3RA
- Grade II Westhoughton Church of England Primary SchoolBL5 3NZ
- Grade II Westhoughton War Memorial Including Steps and Rear Wall.BL5 3RA
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Howe Bridge, Atherton3.6 km
- Hindley Town Centre3.8 km
- Market Place, Atherton3.8 km
- Deane Village4.7 km
- Chorley New Road4.7 km
- Horwich Locomotive Works4.8 km
- Tyldesley Town Centre5.6 km
- Haigh Village, Haigh5.7 km
About Westhoughton Conservation Area
- Is my property in Westhoughton Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Westhoughton Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Westhoughton?
- Properties in Westhoughton 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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