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Sign in or register for an accountLocal listing is a means for local communities and local authorities to decide what it is in their area that makes a significant contribution to its character, historical legacy and local distinctiveness. A formal list of local heritage assets identifies buildings, monuments, sites, places, areas and landscapes that are recognised as being of local heritage significance. Whilst local heritage assets do not enjoy the protection of statutory listing, which is the responsibility of Historic England, they play an essential role in building and reinforcing a sense of local character and distinctiveness in the historic environment and they are given some degree of protection through the planning system.
Salford’s adopted Local List of Heritage Assets includes almost 300 assets. The last comprehensive review of the Local List was carried out in 2013 and as such the council is currently carrying out a full review to bring the list up to date. The identification of heritage assets is not static, and it may be appropriate for new assets to be added to the list and in some circumstances for existing assets to be removed.
The adoption of this updated list will help to protect local heritage assets by strengthening their role as a material consideration in the planning process, in accordance with Chapter 20: Heritage of the Salford Local Plan and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
As part of this review, the council is inviting the public to suggest other buildings, structures or features they consider should be included on the list. If you would like to suggest a site for inclusion on Salford's Local List of Heritage Assets, please complete the Local List Identification Form, which can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.
Salford's current adopted Local List of Heritage Assets can also be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Further information on each of Salford's locally listed heritage assets, including photo description and statement of significance, can be found using the interactive heritage map.
The selection criteria used in assessing whether a building, structure or feature should be included on the list include:
| Number | Criteria | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural interest | Buildings and structures of an architectural design, decoration and craftsmanship that contributes positively to their environment and offer a composition that affords value, in its proportions, materials and construction. |
| 2 | Historical interest | A building, object or place that is connected with Salford, Greater Manchester or the north west's social, economic and cultural growth and development, or is concerned with a person or event that plays a significant role in local or regional cultural heritage. |
| 3 | Age | Local heritage assets will be considered from all periods. However, particular attention will be given to buildings that pre-date 1919 and therefore contribute to the principal industrial era under which the city established itself. Nevertheless, there are many 20th century buildings of impeccable design that must be considered due to their own cultural merits. |
| 4 | Aesthetic value | The appearance of buildings, monuments, places and landscapes, including groups of buildings that individually or together form a set piece or characterise a townscape. Particular attention will be given to style, design, materials, composition and layout. |
| 5 | Local interest |
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| 6 | Group value | The collective value of a townscape or landscape where individually assets have limited value, yet together comprise a common theme important to the growth of the city or with attractive aesthetic properties. |
| 7 | Landmark value | Assets that have historically marked important moments in the landscape, provide punctuation to streets or mark arrival points. |
| 8 | Social or communal value | Assets that are of value to a particular residential commercial, historical, religious or interest group. |
If you are unable to view documents of these types, our downloads page provides links to viewing software.
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This page was last updated on 6 June 2025