Bishop Auckland Conservation Area

Bishop Auckland is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 86.2 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 69 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Auckland CastleDL14 7NR
• Grade I Auckland Castle Entrance GatewayDL14 7NP
• Grade I Auckland Castle West Mural Tower and West WallsDL14 7NY
• Grade I Castle LodgeDL14 7NP
• Grade I Chapel of St Peter at Auckland CastleDL14 7NR
• Grade I Deer Shelter in Auckland Castle ParkDL14 7NR
• Grade I Newton Cap BridgeDL14 7SE
• Grade I Screen Wall and Garden Walls to South and East of Auckland CastleDL14 7NR
• Grade II* 11, Market PlaceDL14 7NP
• Grade II* Town HallDL14 7NU
• Grade II 10, Market PlaceDL14 7NP
• Grade II 12, Market PlaceDL14 7NP
• Grade II 13-23, Victoria AvenueDL14 7JH
• Grade II 15 and 16, Market PlaceDL14 7NP
• Grade II 17 and 18, Market PlaceDL14 7NP
• Grade II 17, North BongateDL14 7PG
• Grade II 18 Newgate StreetDL14 7EP
• Grade II 1a and 1b, Market PlaceDL14 7PB
• Grade II 1 Market Place DL14 7PB
• Grade II 1, Newgate StreetDL14 7PB

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland1.3 km
• Hunwick3.2 km
• Brusselton4.6 km
• Shildon4.9 km
• West Auckland4.9 km
• Kirk Merrington5.1 km
• Windlestone5.3 km
• Whitworth5.3 km

About Bishop Auckland Conservation Area

Is my property in Bishop Auckland Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Bishop Auckland?

Properties in Bishop Auckland 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