Alston Conservation Area

Alston is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 7.9 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 33 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 7.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* High MillCA9 3HR
• Grade II* Market CrossCA9 3HS
• Grade II Blackstock's Baker's ShopCA9 3QN
• Grade II Blue Bell HotelCA9 3RL
• Grade II Church GatesCA9 3QW
• Grade II Church of St AugustineCA9 3QW
• Grade II Corner House Adjoining House to South of Blue Bell HotelCA9 3RN
• Grade II Cross View CottageCA9 3HS
• Grade II Former Carlisle and Cumberland Bank and Bank Manager's HouseCA9 3SF
• Grade II Hillcrest HotelCA9 3RN
• Grade II H Kearton's Shops Adjoining West End of Cross View CottageCA9 3HS
• Grade II House Adjoining North End of Monument ViewCA9 3HX
• Grade II House Adjoining South End of Blue Bell HotelCA9 3RL
• Grade II House Adjoining South End of Monument ViewCA9 3HX
• Grade II Library Town Hall Trustee Savings BankCA9 3RF
• Grade II LyndhurstCA9 3HX
• Grade II Milestone Set Into Rounded Corner of Wall to West of Town HallCA9 3HX
• Grade II Monument ViewCA9 3HX
• Grade II Number 4, Adjoining North End of LyndhurstCA9 3HX
• Grade II Orchard HouseCA9 3HX

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Garrigill5.4 km
• Gamblesby13 km
• Cowshill14.7 km
• Allendale15.1 km
• Wearhead15.5 km
• Ireshopeburn, Newhouse and West Blackdene17 km
• Kirkoswald17.1 km
• Skirwith17.4 km

About Alston Conservation Area

Is my property in Alston Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Alston?

Properties in Alston 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.

Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees