Ashburton Conservation Area

Ashburton is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 19.6 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 180 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 19.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St AndrewTQ13 7DT
• Grade II* 31, East StreetTQ13 7AQ
• Grade II* 32, 32a and 32b Including Detached Rear BuildingTQ13 7DU
• Grade II* 36, Stapledon LaneTQ13 7QF
• Grade II* Card HouseTQ13 7QE
• Grade II* Chapel of St LawrenceTQ13 7DD
• Grade II* Conduit Head Attached to Front of 67aTQ13 7AX
• Grade II* Gate Piers and Boundary Wall in Front of Chapel of St LawrenceTQ13 7DD
• Grade II* Royal Oak Public HouseTQ13 7AA
• Grade II* The Golden Lion HotelTQ13 7AX
• Grade II* The Old Court HouseTQ13 7DD
• Grade II 10, 12 12a and 14, St Lawrence LaneTQ13 7DD
• Grade II 10, West StreetTQ13 7QJ
• Grade II 11, East StreetTQ13 7AD
• Grade II 1, 2 and 3, Whistley HillTQ13 7DW
• Grade II 12, East StreetTQ13 7AD
• Grade II 12, North StreetTQ13 7QJ
• Grade II 12, West StreetTQ13 7DT
• Grade II 13, West StreetTQ13 7DT
• Grade II 14, East StreetTQ13 7AD

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Buckfastleigh4.2 km
• Broadhempston6 km
• Ilsington6.8 km
• Denbury6.9 km
• Widecombe-in-the-Moor7.9 km
• East Ogwell8.3 km
• Ipplepen8.5 km
• Bovey Tracey Pottery Road9.3 km

About Ashburton Conservation Area

Is my property in Ashburton Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Ashburton Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Ashburton?

Properties in Ashburton 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