Conservation Areas are declared by the Local Authority to have a distinctive quality and character. These areas have a strong sense of place and in a rapidly changing world they provide points of reference in terms of stability and continuity.
They represent the familiar and often cherished local scene. This may be a collection of historic buildings, a framework of streets or just open spaces. The buildings will often illustrate the local architectures distinctiveness and materials used in their construction.
There are 16 Conservation Areas in North East Lincolnshire which total around 320 hectares, and 6 areas covered by Article 4 Directions; they are as follows:
46 St Peter's Avenue
46 St Peter's Avenue is a 19th century villa in the centre of Cleethorpes. The building is not in a conservation area at present, but is covered by an Article 4(1) Direction which removes the permitted development right to demolish the building without planning permission.
Declared: 2012
Area: 0.05 hectares or 535 sqm
Bradford Avenue, Cleethorpes
In 1887 Bradford Street, as it was then known, only comprised a short length from the Kingsway and remained in this manner until 1908. Between 1908 and 1932 the whole length of modern day Bradford Avenue had been constructed. It is notable for architectural unity of the terraced groups. Within the groupings are mock Tudor elements nearest the seafront and stone double bays with red brick and render to the western end.
Declared: 1976
Area: 3.2 hectares
The following buildings are covered by an Article 4 Direction:
10-38 (evens), 11-33 (odds), 48-80 (evens), 90-98 (evens), 53-75 (odds).
Central Area, Grimsby
This is the most urban of the conservation areas and is based on the original Medieval street pattern. Within the area there are a large number of listed buildings, which exemplified the prosperity of the commercial centre of Grimsby. It also includes the parish Church of St. James and the former site of St. Mary's.
Declared: 1990, extended in 1993
Area: 14.4 hectares
Central Seafront, Cleethorpes
This covers the promenades, which were developed by the Railway Company when the railway was extended from Grimsby in the 1860's. The area is dominated by impressive Victorian and Edwardian terraces which are notable for their first floor balconies with elaborate cast iron column and balustrades.
Declared: 1976, extended in 1998
Area: 18.4 hectares
Cottagers Plot, Laceby
A distinctive narrow country lane: with an abundance of hedgerows and trees. The majority of the buildings being back edge of road and probably all built for agricultural workers.
Declared: 1977
Area: 7.4 hectares
Great Coates, Grimsby
An area dominated by mature trees and hedgerows with a number of nineteenth century farm cottages, village school and Chapel. The open spaces and the meandering road system add greatly to present an overall village atmosphere. The Parish Church has unfortunately been dissected from the main body of the village by the straightening of Great Coates Road.
Declared: 1972, extended in 1993
Area: 50.3 hectares
The following buildings are covered by an Article 4 Direction:
3-17 (odd) The Avenue, 6-10 (even) The Avenue, 15-22 (consecutive) Cooks Lane, Manor House Cooks Lane, Midfield House Cooks Lane.
Holme Hill, Grimsby
This area is one of the smallest conservation areas set around the junction of Eleanor Street and Heneage Road. Although small Holme Hill has two distinctive areas, the area to the north of Eleanor Street has large impressive Public Buildings and the southern half consists of good quality late Victorian Villas.
Declared: 2009
Area: 5.8 hectares
Humberston
This Area is based around the Parish Church and adjacent farm buildings, which are listed in their own right.
Declared: 1976
Area: 6.3 hectares
Humberston Fitties, Humberston
A unique 'plot land' development of holiday chalets which began at the end of the First World War. The chalets are mainly timber construction with some concrete panelled ones introduced in the 1950's & 1960's. There is a simple road system, with street lighting and an open aspect, which is complemented by picket fencing only a metre high. The Area is adjacent to the beach and was reclaimed from marshland, which results in a high water table and is further subject to possible flooding. Occupation is only allowed for 10months from the 1st March.
Please Note:
Map showing Humberston Fitties Conservation Area has been temporarily removed pending an amendment to clarify the Conservation Area boundary.
Declared: 1996
Area: 25.8 hectares
The following buildings are covered by an Article 4 Direction:
All buildings with the exception of Chalets: 1, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 163, 179, 227b, 228a, 228b, 229a, 229b, 260, 302, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 310, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 318, 319, 321, 323, 323b, 325
Irby upon Humber
This area covers the village of Irby upon Humber. The village has a good mixture of dwelling types and also includes good quality agricultural buildings within the village. Irby has a large amount of open space which contains good archaeological records, including the remains of the medieval village. The area also includes numerous trees and hedges.
Declared: 2009
Area: 25.5 hectares
Laceby
A small village conservation area centred around the Church of St. Margaret. There are some sixteenth and seventeenth century listed buildings situated on the original street pattern.
Declared: 1977
Area: 5.6 hectares.
Mill Road, Cleethorpes
A narrow road emphasised by many of the buildings being near to the back edge of pavement. The buildings ranging from before 1887 to the 1930's are notable for the detailing of all the materials used in their construction. The Area also contains the site of a former windmill after which it is presumed the road is named.
Declared: 1976
Area: 4.5 hectares
The following buildings are covered by an Article 4 Direction:
Mill Road, Cleethorpes: 76-90 (even), 95 & 97, 112, 118-124 (even), 123 & 125, 130-136 (even), 131, 135, 143-153 (odd), 161-165 (odd), 175, The Mount, The Rookery
Old Clee, Grimsby
The Holy Trinity Church is the oldest building in the Grimsby area. Surrounding the Church are several listed agricultural cottages that have shaped gables which established the unique character of the area along with mature trees and open spaces.
Declared: 1972, extended in 1984
Area: 13.3 hectares
Scartho, Grimsby
This area consists of two very distinct areas separated by Scartho Road. To the west are tree-lined avenues with houses and bungalows in the 'Garden Suburb' style with render and metal windows. To the east is the original core of Scartho, centred on St. Giles Church and the Rectory. Both areas have substantial mature trees and original winding street patterns.
Declared: 1972, extended in 1993 & 2009
Area: 43.8 hectares
Victoria Mills, Grimsby
This is a very compact area with a frontage to Alexandra Dock; one of the original docks that gave rise to the development of Grimsby as a port. Victoria Mills is one of the tallest buildings in the area and as such, makes a dramatic impact on the skyline. Castle Press and Corporation Bridge, along with Victoria Mills, are all listed
Declared: 1990
Area: 5.1 hectares
Waltham
The original village centre that still retains the character with its narrow streets, back edge of road buildings and mature trees.
Declared: 1976
Area: 11.4 hectares
Wellow, Grimsby
This is the largest of the conservation areas and has the greatest diversity of building types. The overall impression is, of Victorian detached villas set in their own grounds with mature trees and planting. The listed Peoples Park was one of the first formal public open spaces to be created in Grimsby.
Declared: 1972, extended in 1993 & 2009
Area: 79.7 hectares.