Barbican Conservation Area
Barbican is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 6.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1968, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area includes 8 listed buildings recognised for their heritage value.
At 6.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Bearland House and Attached Railings and Gates to ForecourtGL1 2JF
- Grade II* Bearland LodgeGL1 2HT
- Grade II* Central Block (Wings a & B and Chapel) Former Her Majesty's Prison GloucesterGL1 2JG
- Grade II Cell Block (Debtors' Prison) Former Her Majesty's Prison GloucesterGL1 2JG
- Grade II Governor's House and Attached Railings, Former Her Majesty's Prison GloucesterGL1 2EB
- Grade II Old Custom HouseGL1 2JS
- Grade II Outer Gatehouse, Former Her Majesty's Prison GloucesterGL1 2JH
- Grade II Perimeter Wall on the East Side of the Former Her Majesty's Prison GloucesterGL1 2JG
Nearby Conservation Areas
- City Centre0.3 km
- The Docks0.4 km
- Cathedral Precincts0.4 km
- Southgate Street0.5 km
- Eastgate and St Michael's0.7 km
- Worcester Street0.7 km
- The Spa0.8 km
- Kingsholm1.1 km
About Barbican Conservation Area
- Is my property in Barbican Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Barbican Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Barbican?
- Properties in Barbican 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