Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area
Bishopwearmouth is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 14 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 8.1 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St Michael SR1 3PT
- Grade II* The Empire TheatreSR1 3EX
- Grade II 1-7, High Street WestSR1 3EX
- Grade II 2 and 3, Mary StreetSR1 3NW
- Grade II 3 and 4, Albion PlaceSR1 3NG
- Grade II 5, Albion PlaceSR1 3NG
- Grade II Fitzgerald's Public HouseSR1 3PZ
- Grade II Galen Building with Steps, Walls and Railings AttachedSR1 3NA
- Grade II Greens Public HouseSR1 3PY
- Grade II Magistrates' CourtSR1 3AP
- Grade II Mowbray Almshouses Forecourt Walls and PiersSR1 3PU
- Grade II Retaining Wall and Railings Around Corner of Raised Area Opposite Number 12SR1 3PZ
- Grade II The Dun Cow Public HouseSR1 3ET
- Grade II The Londonderry Public HouseSR1 3ES
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Sunniside0.6 km
- Ashbrooke, Sunderland0.9 km
- Old Sunderland Riverside1 km
- Old Sunderland1.4 km
- The Cedars1.6 km
- Roker Park, Sunderland2.5 km
- Ryhope Village4.4 km
- Silksworth Hall4.4 km
About Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area
- Is my property in Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Bishopwearmouth Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Bishopwearmouth?
- Properties in Bishopwearmouth 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