Wigan Pier, Wigan Conservation Area

Wigan Pier, Wigan is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 20.3 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 11 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 20.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II Bridge Warehouse at East End of Leeds-Liverpool Canal BasinWN3 4EU
• Grade II Canal Cottages with Attached Boundary WallWN3 4BL
• Grade II Cottage Adjoining Henhurst Lock with Attached Stable to RearWN3 4HS
• Grade II Lock 23 on Leeds and Liverpool CanalWN3 5BB
• Grade II Pottery BridgeWN3 4EH
• Grade II Swan Meadow Works Office and Winding Block, Eckersley MillsWN3 4EH
• Grade II Swan Meadow Works Welfare Building, Eckersley MillsWN3 5BD
• Grade II Swan Meadow Works Western Mill Number 1, Eckersley MillsWN3 5EX
• Grade II Swan Meadow Works Western Mill Number 2, Eckersley MillsWN3 5BD
• Grade II Swan Meadow Works Western Mill Number 3, Eckersley MillsWN3 5BD
• Grade II Trencherfield MillWN3 4BL

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Wigan Town Centre0.7 km
• Mesnes, Wigan1.2 km
• Dicconson, Wigan1.2 km
• Wigan Lane, Wigan2.2 km
• Green Hill, Wigan2.9 km
• Hindley Town Centre4.1 km
• Haigh Village, Haigh4.5 km
• Mayflower, Standish4.8 km

About Wigan Pier, Wigan Conservation Area

Is my property in Wigan Pier, Wigan Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Wigan Pier, Wigan?

Properties in Wigan Pier, Wigan 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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