Padiham Conservation Area was first designated in 1975. It was extended in 1981 and then again in 1984.
It includes the historic core of the Town, around Church Street, Burnley Road and adjoining streets. You can view the statutory notices and/or minutes confirming the designation and extensions in the Downloads section below.
Padiham Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan
This Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for the Padiham Conservation Area will be used to guide planning and investment decisions in the Padiham Conservation Area
Conservation Area Appraisal
Burnley Council has undertaken a detailed survey of Padiham Conservation Area which has been drafted into a document called a Conservation Area Appraisal. This document is the first published formal character appraisal of the Conservation Area .
The Conservation Area Appraisal outlines the area’s architectural and historic interest and describes its special character and appearance in detail so that whatever involvement you have, whether as resident, developer or decision-maker, the information is available to help manage proposed changes in a way that will not harm the special qualities of the area. The document will also have an important role in helping to raise the profile of the Borough’s heritage and it is hoped that the appraisal will also be of interest for reference and educational use.
You can download the Appraisal below.
Conservation Area Management Plan
The Padiham Conservation Area Management Plan, which was adopted by the Council’s Executive on the 6th June 2017, provides a framework of proactive actions for preserving and enhancing the character and appearance of Padiham Conservation Area for the period 2017 to 2027 and will be subject to regular monitoring and review to ensure that priorities remain relevant, to assess progress and to make any amendments necessary to reflect changes in circumstances
The purpose of the Management Plan is to advise on how best to actively manage the Conservation Area and develop proposals to deal with the issues threatening the special character and appearance of the area, with the main objective of positively managing future change. The successful implementation of the management actions will depend on the co-operation and enthusiasm of other organisations and stakeholders including property owners and the local community. To be effective the plan must be actively supported by all, with stakeholders working together to strengthen and promote the area’s built and natural heritage.
You can download the Management Plan below.
