Leigh Cliff Conservation Area Appraisal Survey

Leigh Cliff

Leigh Cliff Conservation Area is representative of the expansion of the village of Leigh away from the historic core on the shoreline and around St Clement’s Church in the late 19^th century, as Leigh on Sea’s popularity rose as a resort in tandem with the increase in prominence of Southend-on-Sea. The Conservation Area links to Leigh Conservation Area along Broadway. The former Grand Hotel provides an impressive landmark to the east end of the road. The residential streets have a strong late-Victorian architectural quality, featuring bay windows, timber panelled doors with stained glass, sash windows and a regular rhythm of placement and architectural features. The gardens at Leigh Cliffs provide an important part of the setting of the Conservation Area, the hillside location also providing impressive sea views.

The Conservation Area Appraisal for Leigh Cliff has been reviewed and updated.

We would welcome your comments by Friday 29th January 2021.