Bedford Conservation Area

Bedford is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 1 January 1969. The area covers approximately 240.3 hectares.

At 240.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St John and Associated Boundary Walls and GatesMK42 0DL
• Grade I Church of St PaulMK40 1SQ
• Grade I Church of St PeterMK40 2PN
• Grade I Former Parish Church of St MaryMK42 0BJ
• Grade I Statue of John HowardMK40 3FA
• Grade II* Bedford School ChapelMK40 2PJ
• Grade II* Bedford Shire HallMK40 1SQ
• Grade II* Harpur SuiteMK40 1LE
• Grade II* House on North Side of SquareMK42 0AS
• Grade II* St John's HospitalMK42 0DH
• Grade II* St Mary's HouseMK42 0BN
• Grade II* The Swan HotelMK40 1RW
• Grade II 10 and 12, Kimbolton RoadMK40 2NR
• Grade II 1-11, the GroveMK40 3JP
• Grade II 11 and 13, Saint Peter's StreetMK40 2PN
• Grade II 11, Cardington RoadMK42 0BN
• Grade II 11, Saint Cuthberts StreetMK40 3JB
• Grade II 12-16, Newnham StreetMK40 3JR
• Grade II 122 Bromham RoadMK40 2QN
• Grade II 126 and 128, Bromham RoadMK40 2QN

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Elstow2.7 km
• Biddenham3.2 km
• Kempston4 km
• Cardington4.2 km
• Stevington7 km
• Wootton7 km
• Great Barford Green End7.6 km
• Pavenham8.1 km

About Bedford Conservation Area

Is my property in Bedford Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Bedford?

Properties in Bedford 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