Benson Conservation Area

Benson is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 9.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1995, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 48 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 9.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* 2-6 High Street and Monarchs Court, 2 Mill LaneOX10 6ST
• Grade II* Church of St HelenOX10 6SF
• Grade II 10, Castle SquareOX10 6SD
• Grade II 11-15, High StreetOX10 6ST
• Grade II 12, High StreetOX10 6ST
• Grade II 15, Brook StreetOX10 6LQ
• Grade II 1-5, Mill LaneOX10 6ST
• Grade II 17, Brook StreetOX10 6LQ
• Grade II 1 and 3, High StreetOX10 6ST
• Grade II 1, Brook StreetOX10 6PB
• Grade II 1, Crown LaneOX10 6PB
• Grade II 20 and 22, High StreetOX10 6RP
• Grade II 21 and 23, Castle SquareOX10 6SD
• Grade II 25 and 27, Castle SquareOX10 6SD
• Grade II 26-32, High StreetOX10 6RP
• Grade II 27, Brook StreetOX10 6LQ
• Grade II 29, Brook StreetOX10 6LQ
• Grade II 2 and 4, Brook StreetOX10 6LQ
• Grade II 2 Castle Square and 1 and 2 Castle CloseOX10 6SD
• Grade II 31 and 33, Brook StreetOX10 6LQ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Preston Crowmarsh0.8 km
• Wallingford2.4 km
• Berwick Salome2.4 km
• Shillingford2.4 km
• Ewelme2.6 km
• Warborough2.7 km
• Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell3.6 km
• Mackney4.1 km

About Benson Conservation Area

Is my property in Benson Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Benson?

Properties in Benson 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