Whitworth Street and Princess Street Conservation Area

Whitworth Street and Princess Street is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 18.8 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1974 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 44 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 18.8 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* 103, Princess StreetM1 6DD
• Grade II* Asia HouseM1 6BD
• Grade II* Former Refuge Assurance Company OfficesM1 6EX
• Grade II* India House (Including Attached Wrought Iron Gateway Linked to Lancaster House)M1 6HB
• Grade II* Lancaster HouseM1 6LQ
• Grade II* Police and Fire StationM1 3GF
• Grade II 101, Princess StreetM1 6DD
• Grade II 104, Bloom Street (See Details for Further Address Information)M1 6HP
• Grade II 109 and 111, Portland StreetM1 6DN
• Grade II 109, Princess StreetM1 3LR
• Grade II 113-119, Portland StreetM1 6DW
• Grade II 127-133, Portland StreetM1 4PY
• Grade II 27, Sackville StreetM1 3LZ
• Grade II 2, Harter StreetM1 6HY
• Grade II 3, Brazil StreetM1 3NF
• Grade II 42 and 44, Sackville StreetM1 3NF
• Grade II 46, Sackville StreetM1 3NR
• Grade II 51 and 53, Richmond StreetM1 3WB
• Grade II 61, Oxford StreetM1 6EQ
• Grade II Basil HouseM1 6AA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• George Street0.3 km
• St Peter's Square0.5 km
• Upper King Street0.6 km
• Albert Square0.7 km
• Stevenson Square0.7 km
• Deansgate and Peter Street0.9 km
• St Ann's Square0.9 km
• Smithfield0.9 km

About Whitworth Street and Princess Street Conservation Area

Is my property in Whitworth Street and Princess Street Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Whitworth Street and Princess Street?

Properties in Whitworth Street and Princess Street 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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