Alton and Farley Conservation Area

Alton and Farley is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 274.4 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 100 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 274.4 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I The CastleST10 4TT
• Grade II* Alton Towers and Attached Garden Walls and GatehouseST10 4DB
• Grade II* Catholic Church of St John the BaptistST10 4AH
• Grade II* Church of St PeterST10 4AQ
• Grade II* Hospital of St JohnST10 4AH
• Grade II* Memorial to the 15th Earl of ShrewsburyST10 4DB
• Grade II* St Johns Preparatory SchoolST10 4TT
• Grade II* The Conservatory and Attached Wall, Steps and UrnsST10 4DB
• Grade II* The Malt HouseST10 4BW
• Grade II* The Pagoda Fountain and Bridge PierST10 3BJ
• Grade II* The Prospect Tower and Wall and Railings to the SouthST10 3BJ
• Grade II 1, High StreetST10 4AF
• Grade II 22 and 24, TownheadST10 4AW
• Grade II 28 and 29, Horse RoadST10 4BW
• Grade II Alton Bridge (That Part in Alton Parish)ST10 4BY
• Grade II Ash HouseST10 4AF
• Grade II Attached Cottage South of the SmithyST10 3BQ
• Grade II Bridge and Steps, Alton StationST10 4BY
• Grade II Churchyard Wall Gate Piers and Gates of Church of St PeterST10 4AW
• Grade II Clarke and Sutton Family Memorial Approximately 15 Yards South West of West Tower of Church of St PeterST10 4AQ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Oakamoor3 km
• Wootton3.6 km
• Ellastone4 km
• Norbury4.9 km
• Rocester5 km
• Rocester5.5 km
• Stanton5.9 km
• Foxt6.7 km

About Alton and Farley Conservation Area

Is my property in Alton and Farley Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Alton and Farley?

Properties in Alton and Farley 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