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Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Contact information Kate Martyn (Associate Director) kate.martyn@insall-architects.co.uk Tel: 0161 359 4326 Megan Hari (Historic Buildings Advisor) megan.hari@insall-architects.co.uk Tel: 020 7245 9888 Donald Insall Associates 63 Quay Street Manchester M3 3EJ manchester@insall-architects.co.uk 0161 359 4326 This report and all intellectual property rights in it and arising from it are the property of or are under licence to Donald Insall Associates or the client. Neither the whole nor any part of this report, nor any drawing, plan, other document or any information contained within it may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of Donald Insall Associates or the client as appropriate. 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Contents Conservation Area Boundary and Proposed Extension Areas Map Gazetteer Streets and Spaces Map Conservation Area 2 High Street 3 Building Dates Map Church Terrace 8 Heritage Assets Map Yorkshire Street 10 Union Street 14 Use Character Areas Map Albion Street 20 Curzon Street 21 Views and Vista Map Lord Street 22 Church Lane 23 Church Street 26 Appraisal Clegg Street 27 Greaves Street 30 1.0 Introduction 1 Hunter’s Lane 34 2.0 Assessment of Significance 9 Queen Street 35 3.0 Location and Setting 10 Retiro Street 39 4.0 The Historical Development of Central Oldham 13 5.0 Character of the Conservation Area 29 Proposed Extension Area 1: High Street East and Parliament Square 42 Listed Buildings Henshaw Street 45 Buildings Proposed for Inclusion on a Local List Market Place 48 6.0 Views and Vistas 64 Albion Street 51 7.0 Townscape Details 70 Curzon Street 52 8.0 Negative Features and Opportunities for Enhancement 81 High Street South 53 9.0 Proposed Extensions 87 Parliament Square 56 Management Plan Proposed Extension Area 2: Yorkshire Street, Retiro Street East and Waterloo Street 57 Introduction 1 Yorkshire Street 58 A. Enhancement 3 Retiro Street 62 B. Regeneration 7 Walter Street 63 C. Community Engagement 12 Waterloo Street 64 D. Management 14 Union Street 66 Proposed Extension Area 3: Harrison Street 68 Proposed Extension Area 4: Cultural Quarter 70 Preface To be written in conjunction with Oldham (to be completed) Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan I Appraisal Appraisal Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan 1.0 Introduction Defining Conservation Areas Guidance, in particular, Historic England’s 2016 Advice interest and that the concept of conservation is Note 1 – Conservation Area Designation, Appraisal and not devalued through the designation of areas that Conservation areas are ‘areas of special architectural Management which clearly sets out guidance on the lack special interest.’ The appraisal has carefully or historic interest, the character and appearance of 1 production of management plans and conservation area considered opportunities to extend the boundary of the which it is desirable to preserve or enhance’, and are character appraisals. conservation area and makes recommendations for four recognised for their distinctive townscape, including extensions. It also suggests a number of buildings with ‘a their buildings, streets and public realm. With regard degree of significance meriting consideration in planning to the British planning system, conservation areas 2 Aims of the Appraisal decisions but which are not formally designated’ for are considered as ‘designated heritage assets;’ any inclusion on a proposed local list of heritage assets and proposals for change or development must assess the The Oldham Joint DPD, 2011 guides development in the identifies buildings which may benefit from inclusion on effect that the development might have on the character Borough and recognises that the aim of conservation a local heritage at risk register. and appearance of the area. The Oldham Town Centre area designation is more likely to be fulfilled if there is Conservation Area was first designated in November detailed agreement and understanding of the particular 1975. characteristics of an area which contribute to its special identity. The Council has therefore undertaken, as resources permit, character appraisals for all the Related Policy and Guidance conservation areas in the Borough. Once designated, Section 69 of the Planning (Listed This appraisal builds upon the Oldham Town Centre Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 requires Conservation Area Character Appraisal prepared by local authorities to review the character and boundaries Stephen Levrant: Heritage Architecture for Oldham of its conservation areas; this appraisal of the Oldham Metropolitan Borough in 1997. It describes the historical Town Centre Conservation Area by Donald Insall development and character and appearance of the Associates provides the evidence base for this review conservation area. It aims to identify and explain process. As a Supplementary Planning Document it will important local features, identifying buildings which also support the implementation of the existing adopted contribute to the area, distinctive streetscapes Joint Core Strategy and Development Management and important local views. It also identifies features Policies Development (Joint DPD, 2011) policies, which detract from the area’s character and outlines including Policy 24 Historic Environment, inform the opportunities for positive change. review of Oldham’s Local Plan and support wider town centre regeneration initiatives. The overall appraisal Paragraph 186 of the National Planning Policy strategy is based on Historic England’s English Heritage Framework states that ‘when considering the designation of conservation areas, local planning authorities should ensure that an area justifies such 1 Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, Section 69. status because of its special architectural or historic 2 National Planning Policy Guidance, paragraph 39. Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan I Appraisal 1 Future Use Interactive Format This document serves as a precursor to a wider Oldham This document has been designed to serve as a Town Centre Conservation Area Management Plan practical guide for the present and future care of document by Donald Insall Associates, which has been the conservation area. The digital version features generated following consultation by both the local interactive navigable elements which enhance its authority and local community. Upon completion of range and ease of use by both the Council and local both elements of the conservation area appraisal and community. These include: management plan, the document will be adopted to • Front cover links which navigate directly to the serve the following key purposes: Appraisal, Management Plan or Gazetteer sections • Address the challenges facing this ‘at risk’ area; as required; • Understand the significance of the conservation • A contents page with headings which directly link to area and suggest opportunities to enhance its the different sections within the appraisal and plan; character and appearance; • Navigable headings at page corners, including one • Stimulate local interest in both the protection of and which returns users to the contents page; careful development of the conservation area for • Interactive map keys which link to relevant sections present and future generations; within the text where applicable; and • Encourage wider use and enjoyment of assets • Interactive icons at the base of the Gazetteer pages within Oldham Town Centre; which navigate to conservation area buildings • Encourage the conservation, repair, reuse and and buildings within proposed conservation area management of the area’s historic features; extensions. • Inform the Local Plan review and its implementation and future development management; • Support town centre regeneration; • Achieve the removal of the area from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan I Appraisal 2 Conservation Area Boundary and Proposed Extensions Present Oldham Conservation Area boundary Proposed extensions Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan I Appraisal 3 Streets and Spaces Historic route Key vehicle routes Present Oldham Conservation Area boundary Proposed extensions Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan I Appraisal 4 Building Dates Early-mid 19th century Late-19 th century Early-20th century Mid-20th century Late-20th/early 21st century Present Oldham Conservation Area boundary Proposed extensions Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan I Appraisal 5 Heritage Assets Present Oldham Conservation Area boundary Proposed extensions Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan I Appraisal 6 Existing Use Character Areas Present Oldham Conservation Area boundary Proposed extensions Donald Insall Associates | Oldham Town Centre Conservation