Leigh Conservation Area Appraisals

The document has an introduction to the historical development of Leigh. Then for each of the Conservation Areas it sets out a definition and summary of the special interest of the area, activities and uses, spatial structure - form and density, a detailed character analysis, trees and green elements, the public realm and finally it reviews the Conservation Area boundary. A Management Plan sets out some proposals to deal with issues raised in each area appraisal.

You can read or download a copy of the draft document:

• Table of contents (.pdf, 1171Kb)
  • Introduction
  • Historical development of Leigh
  • Location and setting of the Conservation Areas
  • Local geology and building materials
• Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area (.pdf, 482Kb)
  • Map showing Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area - Proposed Extensions (.pdf, 939Kb)
  • Map showing Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area - Existing (.pdf, 1066Kb)
  • Map showing Leigh Town Centre Conservation Area - Character Sub Areas (.pdf, 967Kb)
• Railway Road Conservation Area (.pdf, 706Kb)
  • Map showing Railway Road Conservation Area (.pdf, 1022Kb)
• Bridgewater Canal Conservation Area (.pdf, 273Kb)
  • Map showing Bridgewater Canal Conservation Area - Character Sub Areas (.pdf, 1028Kb)
  • Map showing Bridgewater Canal Conservation Area (.pdf, 987Kb)
• Leigh Bridge Conservation Area (.pdf, 1286Kb)
• Management Plan (.pdf, 92Kb)
• Appendices (.pdf, 82Kb)

Or you can request a copy of the draft document.

If you would like a copy of the document or if you wish to send us your comments, please address them to the Conservation and Design Officer at the address below.

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