Wigan Pier Quarter Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan

Conservation Areas are some of the most historically important places in the UK and are protected for their ‘special character and appearance’ which is beneficial to preserve for the benefit of current and future generations. This means extra care is taken when designing, planning, and building in these areas.

Government guidance states that Conservation Areas should be reappraised on a regular basis and in the borough’s Historic Environment Strategy, the Council has committed to reappraising all the borough’s 23 Conservation Areas on a rolling programme.

The current Wigan Pier Quarter Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan dates to 2002. Reviewing and revising them will ensure that they accurately reflect the current condition of the historic Wigan Pier and the special features that help it an important place to work and live.

The reappraisal identifies proposed changes to the boundary of the Conservation Area to ensure that the boundary provides adequate protection to Wigan Pier. The management plan sets out guidance to ensure that future development and management of the Conservation Area conserves the special characteristics of the area.

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