Blanchland Conservation Area

Blanchland is a small conservation area in England, covering approximately 4.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1972 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 36 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 4.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Abbey Gatehouse with Post OfficeDH8 9SP
• Grade I Church of St MaryDH8 9SP
• Grade I Churchyard Cross 17 Metres West of Door of Church of St. MaryDH8 9SP
• Grade I House Adjacent to Abbey GatehouseDH8 9SP
• Grade II* Lord Crewe ArmsDH8 9SP
• Grade II 10, the SquareDH8 9SR
• Grade II 11 and 12, the SquareDH8 9SR
• Grade II 13 and 14, the SquareDH8 9SR
• Grade II 1-5, Shildon RoadDH8 9SS
• Grade II 1 and 2, the SquareDH8 9SP
• Grade II 3-6, the SquareDH8 9SR
• Grade II 7-9, the SquareDH8 9SR
• Grade II Abbey CottageDH8 9ST
• Grade II Acton CottageDH8 9SS
• Grade II Bailiffs HouseDH8 9SS
• Grade II Barn 6 Metres West of Abbey ViewDH8 9SS
• Grade II Blanchland Bridge, Over the River DerwentDH8 9SR
• Grade II Bridge Over the Shildon BurnDH8 9UA
• Grade II Byre and Attached Privies 10 Metres South-South-West of Abbey ViewDH8 9SS
• Grade II Byre/Hayloft 10 Metres South-East of No.10DH8 9SR

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Hunstanworth2.2 km
• Edmondbyers5 km
• Muggleswick7.8 km
• Stanhope11.5 km
• Eastgate11.7 km
• Broomley12 km
• Shotley12.5 km
• Shotley Bridge13.1 km

About Blanchland Conservation Area

Is my property in Blanchland Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Blanchland?

Properties in Blanchland 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.

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