Bishop's Stortford Conservation Area

Bishop's Stortford is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 130.7 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 contains 77 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 130.7 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 MichaelCM23 2LX
• Grade I Remains of Waytemore CastleCM23 2EL
• Grade II* Black Lion InnCM23 2JY
• Grade II* Boar's Head InnCM23 2LX
• Grade II* TissimansCM23 2LT
• Grade II* TissimansCM23 2LT
• Grade II 12-14, WindhillCM23 2NG
• Grade II 1-3, High StreetCM23 2LS
• Grade II 14, Hockerill StreetCM23 2DL
• Grade II 14, Water LaneCM23 2JT
• Grade II 15, Bridge StreetCM23 2JW
• Grade II 15, Market StreetCM23 3UT
• Grade II 1 and 5, London RoadCM23 5ND
• Grade II 22, Hockerill StreetCM23 2XP
• Grade II 23a, Hockerhill StreetCM23 2DH
• Grade II 2-4, Bridge StreetCM23 3XB
• Grade II 27-27a, Hockerill StreetCM23 2DH
• Grade II 29, Hockerill StreetCM23 2DH
• Grade II 30, WindhillCM23 2NQ
• Grade II 3-5, North StreetCM23 2LE

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Great Hallingbury2.9 km
• Hazel End3.2 km
• Bury Green3.7 km
• Stansted Mountfitchet4.4 km
• Bentfield Green4.6 km
• Little Hadham5 km
• Green Tye5.1 km
• Hadham Ford5.2 km

About Bishop's Stortford Conservation Area

Is my property in Bishop's Stortford Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Bishop's Stortford?

Properties in Bishop's Stortford 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