Wigan Town Centre Conservation Area

Wigan Town Centre is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 11.1 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 48 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 11.1 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Church of All SaintsWN1 1QS
• Grade II* War Memorial South of Church of All Saints with Encircling RailingsWN1 1JU
• Grade II 11, Market Place (See Details for Further Address Information)WN1 1PF
• Grade II 12-20, WallgateWN1 1JU
• Grade II 13 and 15, King StreetWN1 1BS
• Grade II 21, 23 and 25, King StreetWN1 1DY
• Grade II 26-32 Market Place Including 1-5 Market Street WN1 1NR
• Grade II 26-34, King StreetWN1 1LU
• Grade II 27 and 29 Wallgate, Including 2, 4 and 6 King StreetWN1 1LN
• Grade II 34, Market PlaceWN1 1NR
• Grade II 36 and 38, Market PlaceWN1 1PJ
• Grade II 4-14, the WiendWN1 1PF
• Grade II 47, King StreetWN1 1DB
• Grade II 54 and 56, WallgateWN1 1BA
• Grade II 5, 7 and 9, the WiendWN1 1PF
• Grade II 7, 9 and 11, King StreetWN1 1BS
• Grade II Arcade Building on King Street (Formerly Listed As Grimes Arcade Building)WN1 1BS
• Grade II Boundary Wall and 2 Archways to West and South Sides of Churchyard of Church of All SaintsWN1 1NA
• Grade II Coops FactoryWN1 1HN
• Grade II County Court and Inland Revenue OfficeWN1 1NA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Dicconson, Wigan0.6 km
• Wigan Pier, Wigan0.7 km
• Mesnes, Wigan0.8 km
• Wigan Lane, Wigan1.6 km
• Green Hill, Wigan2.4 km
• Hindley Town Centre3.7 km
• Haigh Village, Haigh3.8 km
• Mayflower, Standish4.3 km

About Wigan Town Centre Conservation Area

Is my property in Wigan Town Centre Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Wigan Town Centre?

Properties in Wigan Town Centre 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