Abbeyhill Colonies Conservation Area
ABBEYHILL COLONIES is a small conservation area in Scotland, covering approximately 2.7 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces.
At 2.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Shaw's Place (Pilrig) Colonies1 km
- Lochend1 km
- Pilrig1.2 km
- Restalrig1.2 km
- Old Town1.5 km
- Leith1.7 km
- South Side1.9 km
- New Town1.9 km
About Abbeyhill Colonies Conservation Area
- Is my property in Abbeyhill Colonies Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Abbeyhill Colonies Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Abbeyhill Colonies?
- Properties in Abbeyhill Colonies 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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