The Royal Liverpool Golf Clubhouse, houses, a care home, the former Town Hall and a postbox are among historic structures and landmarks in Hoylake that have been registered for special heritage protection.
The ‘Local List’ will give what are known as ‘Article 4 directions’ for each structure, which will mean that any alterations to the exterior which would change their appearance would need planning permission.
Wirral Council says that being included on the list means they will be given special consideration in future planning applications, helping to protect local sites that are of special significance but don’t meet the criteria for national listing.
The former Central Hall building
Out of 33 structures and landmarks registered for final consideration in Wirral so far, 27 are in Hoylake.
They are:
- Alderley Road – the former Presbyterian Church
- Barton Road – number 37
- Cable Road – numbers 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31
- Market Street- the former Central Hall, former Town Hall, St Luke’s Church and the seven School House Cottages
- Marine Road – Edward VII wall post box
- Meols Drive – Royal Liverpool Golf Clubhouse
- Stanley Road – numbers 31, 32A, 40 and 44, and Red Rocks Nursing Home
Wirral’s Heritage Champion, Councillor Jerry Williams, said: “It has been fantastic to see the breadth of nominations received for buildings and landmarks across all areas of the borough.
“It really highlights the impressive amount of culture and heritage we’re lucky enough to enjoy in Wirral and shows how important our natural and built heritage is to building a sense of place and community.
“I’d encourage residents, as well as community and heritage groups, to keep coming forward with nominations ahead of the deadline on 30th April, helping us celebrate as many of our wonderful historic assets as possible.
“We’re thankful for the enthusiasm and support we’ve had from the community for this important endeavour.”
People have until 30 April to nominate a structure or landmark, and can find out how to do so at https://local-heritage-list.org.uk/wirral. Volunteers who would like to get involved in the project can email heritage@wirral.gov.uk.
The Local List Assessment Panel meet every two months to review applications, with the next meeting scheduled for 28 April.
After nominations close on 30 April, the Local List will be finalised, with Article 4 directions being drafted for each local listing which will prevent work being carried out without planning permission. Following this, public consultation will take place before the local list can be formally adopted.
