Conservation Area: Kelsall Conservation Area (141)

Kelsall is a settlement located on the eastern boundary of the district, edging Delamere Forest on its south west and south of the A54 by-pass heading to Northwich. This settlement is split into two parts: the main part about 100 meters above sea level on a steep slope, separated by a green wedge from the lower part, 40 meters below, on flat ground. The conservation area includes only the lower part and is an important point of entry to the village. Kelsall conservation area enjoys quite a dense built environment, with several short ranges ofterraced houses, most probably formerly workers’ houses - reflecting its legacy of rural industry - bordering Dog Lane and Chester Road. Kelsall’s dwellings were mainly built during the 19th century, brick built two storeys high, with slate roofs and generally using timber windows. All those features confer a sense of unity to the overall character, even with the four late 20th century houses located at the north end of Dog Lane with a different layout. Varied dwelling set-backs also contribute to the distinctiveness of the conservation area, ranging from houses fronting directly onto the street to those set back up to 20metres. Kelsall is surrounded by open, rural landscapes in agricultural use that contributes to its rural character. Except for Rookery farm, all the farmhouses and their major outbuildings are now in residential use. Commuting out to work is likely to be the main pattern of use today. Extract taken from draft conservation Area Appraisal 2008