Axminster Conservation Area
Axminster is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 10.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1973 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 46 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 10.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St MaryEX13 5AJ
- Grade II* Oak HouseEX13 5DU
- Grade II* Premises of G C BatemanEX13 5DS
- Grade II Archway BookshopEX13 5AQ
- Grade II Axminster SaleroomEX13 5NJ
- Grade II Belmont HouseEX13 5AU
- Grade II Buckland HouseEX13 5AD
- Grade II Castle Hill HouseEX13 5QD
- Grade II Castle MountEX13 5NH
- Grade II Cavalier Public HouseEX13 5NX
- Grade II Conservative Club and Thomas Whitty HouseEX13 5AJ
- Grade II Coombe HouseEX13 5AZ
- Grade II Elson House and Home LeaEX13 5DZ
- Grade II George HotelEX13 5DW
- Grade II Gloucester HouseEX13 5NW
- Grade II Hey Hop HouseEX13 5AH
- Grade II Ivy HouseEX13 5AZ
- Grade II Jubilee FountainEX13 5AW
- Grade II Lyme HouseEX13 5AZ
- Grade II MaryknollEX13 5AX
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Kilmington2.6 km
- Musbury4.5 km
- Chardstock6 km
- Colyton6.8 km
- Colyford7.7 km
- Lyme Regis7.7 km
- Tatworth7.8 km
- Combpyne Rousdon (Rousdon Estate)7.9 km
About Axminster Conservation Area
- Is my property in Axminster Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Axminster Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Axminster?
- Properties in Axminster 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