Conservation Area Appraisals

The purpose of a Conservation Area Appraisal is to define what is important about the character and appearance of a conservation area and to identify its special characteristics.

Appraisals also identify issues which are detrimental to the conservation area which helps to inform the planning process.

The average life span for an appraisal is 10 years after which they should be reviewed.

The council has a rolling programme to update the appraisals when necessary.

Appraisals under-review

Market Place Conservation Area

Stage of Review: Public Consultation.

Current Consultations

We are currently consulting on the following Conservation Area Appraisals:

Market Place Conservation Area Appraisal

Start: 02 May 2025

Closes: 11:59pm 13 June 2025

Conservation Area Appraisal Documentation

• Market Place Conservation Area Appraisal - Consultation Draft (PDF, 4 MB)
• Market Place Conservation Area Appraisal - Consultation Draft - Appendix A (PDF, 1 MB)
• Consultation Letter to Households (PDF, 102 KB)
• Market Place Boundary Map (PDF, 197 KB)

The draft Appraisal can be viewed above, or alternatively hard copies are available to view at Preston Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2RL.

Make a Representation

During the public consultation period, residents, the public, and businesses are welcome to send us their comments on the draft document.

Comments on the proposed changes can be submitted online by completing the representation form linked below; or alternately be sent in writing to:

• Planning Policy, Preston City Council, Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2RL

Complete our online form to make comments on the proposed changes

Consultation Events

We will be holding a drop-in event on Tuesday 13 May in Room B at Preston Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2RL between 4pm - 6.30pm.

Copies of the documentation will be available for you to view at this event, along with the opportunity to ask officers any questions regarding the appraisal.