Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area

Abbey and Barking Town Centre is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 10 August 1975. The area covers approximately 16.3 hectares.

At 16.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Parish Church of St MargaretIG11 8AS
• Grade II* Fire Bell Gate, Barking AbbeyIG11 8AS
• Grade II Barking Baptist TabernacleIG11 8HG
• Grade II Barking Magistrates Court and Railings, Lampholders and LampsIG11 8FA
• Grade II Remains of Barking Abbey and Old Churchyard WallsIG11 7ZR
• Grade II St Margaret's VicarageIG11 7NA
• Grade II The Old GranaryIG11 7ZJ
• Grade II Tomb of Captain John BennettIG11 8AS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area0 km
• Abbey Road Riverside0.5 km
• Abbey Road and Riverside Conservation Area0.5 km
• East Ham Town Centre1.5 km
• East Ham Town Centre1.5 km
• The Bungalow Estate (Formerly Mayfield) Conservation Area2.8 km
• Mayfield2.8 km
• Durham Road2.9 km

About Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area

Is my property in Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Abbey and Barking Town Centre?

Properties in Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

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