River Irwell Manchester Conservation areas
Alber Square
Castlefield
Cathedral area
Deansgate
Parsonage gardens
Peter square
St. ann’s square
St. John street
There are quite a few conservation areas around river Irwell. All of them belong to Manchester city council except the Cathedral area which is shared between Manchester and Salford city councils. Each are has different regulations for development. Some very strict and some other just require a high level of design. This depends on the character and how important their listed buildings are. For example the town hall and the Cathedral are considered as landmarks and for that reason, their areas have very strict regulations so as for them to remain landmarks.
Landmarks - Must be dominant in the area High protection conservation area - Very limited development - Character must remain - very strict development guidelines Medium protection conservation area Limited development-strict development guidelines Medium protection conservation area Limited development-strict development guidelines