Wincolmlee becomes new conservation area
INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE: Wincolmlee
By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor
Hull has a new conservation area after one for the Wincolmlee area was adopted by Hull City Council.
A full resurvey of the area in 2024, as part of the council’s strategic review of all conservation areas in the city, identified that Wincolmlee met national requirements for designation.
The adoption of the Wincolmlee Conservation Area recognises its architectural and industrial heritage, characterised by nationally designed and locally listed buildings, include five Grade II listed buildings, as well as those positively contributing towards the special interest of the area.
It prioritises avoiding the demolition of buildings and supports their re-use, as well as being a guide on the regeneration of Wincolmlee and help to integrate new development into the special interest of the area.
PROTECTED: A map of the new conservation area
It also means planning permission is required for certain works of demolition and external alterations, and additional advertising consent requirements are introduced, including for illuminated advertisements.
Wincolmlee Conservation Area was implemented following public consultation on initial proposals in early 2025, ahead of full council approval in February 2026.
The area extends from north of Wincolmlee near to the junction of Oxford Street, south to the junction of Machell Street, including Victorian-era buildings to the east and west of Wincolmlee, but excludes modern elements.
It also includes a small section of Machell Street and Catherine Street, a warehouse on Lincoln Street and section of 19th-century buildings on Cumberland Street.
PRESERVATION: The area includes part of Machell Street
All affected landowners and occupants were notified of the proposals and will be issued with details of the adoption.
Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for organisational development, housing and economic renewal at the council, said: “The council is very pleased to have adopted a conservation area for Wincolmlee.
“The council’s planning team did a tremendous job of identifying heritage assets in the area and it is pleasing that these were supported by the public feedback too.”
A drop-in session providing more information will be held at Humber Archaeology Office, The Old School, Northumberland Avenue, HU2 0LN on Tuesday, March 24 from 2pm to 4.30pm.
The full adoption statement is available online here, with more details on the impact of being within a conservation area available here.