Conservation areas
To help protect places of particular architectural or
historic interest they can be designated
as conservation areas.
The first conservation areas were created in 1967 and there are
now over 9300 in England. Here in West Lancashire we
have 28 conservation areas.
The character of a conservation area is made up of its
buildings, trees and open spaces, street pattern, landmarks and
other features which give it a distinctive character.
Being a designated conservation area doesn't mean that these
places have to remain frozen in time, change is often necessary to
accommodate the demands of modern living. The challenge is how
to preserve their special local 'character', rather than detract
from it.
To find out more about our conservation areas, download a copy
of The Conservation Areas of West
Lancashire - A Brief History (3.38 MB)
Hard copies of appraisal and proposal documents are
available for each of the conservation areas in West
Lancashire. If you would like copies please contact us using
the details at the bottom of the page.
Conservation area links
In 2009, West Lancashire Borough Council's environment team won
an English Heritage award for its outstanding conservation work.
For more information, visit the June 2009 news page.
Contact us
For more information please contact, Ian Bond,
Heritage and Environment Manager
52 Derby Street, Ormskirk, L39 2DF
Tel: 01695 585167
Email: ian.bond@westlancs.gov.uk
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