Bildeston Conservation Area

Bildeston is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 17.9 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. The area contains 71 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 17.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* 15 (Bec Cottage) and 17 Chapel StreetIP7 7EP
• Grade II* 23-33, Chapel StreetIP7 7EP
• Grade II* Newbury FarmhouseIP7 7EY
• Grade II* Spinners Cottage and Weavers CottageIP7 7EP
• Grade II* The Crown InnIP7 7EB
• Grade II 106 High StreetIP7 7EB
• Grade II 112 and 114 High StreetIP7 7EB
• Grade II 118, 120 and 122, High StreetIP7 7EN
• Grade II 129 and 131, High StreetIP7 7EL
• Grade II 134, 134a and 136, High StreetIP7 7ED
• Grade II 138 and 140 High StreetIP7 7ED
• Grade II 1, 3 and 5 Duke StreetIP7 7EN
• Grade II 141 and 141a, High StreetIP7 7EF
• Grade II 147, High StreetIP7 7EF
• Grade II 15 and 17 Duke StreetIP7 7EW
• Grade II 162, High StreetIP7 7EF
• Grade II 19-23 Duke StreetIP7 7EW
• Grade II 1 Chapel Street and 101 High StreetIP7 7EB
• Grade II 1, Market PlaceIP7 7EN
• Grade II 22, Chapel StreetIP7 7EW

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Chelsworth1.9 km
• Kettlebaston2.9 km
• Naughton3 km
• Monks Eleigh3.2 km
• Brettenham5.1 km
• Brent Eleigh5.2 km
• Kersey5.3 km
• Lavenham7.5 km

About Bildeston Conservation Area

Is my property in Bildeston Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Bildeston?

Properties in Bildeston 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