Bow Lane Conservation Area

Bow Lane is a small conservation area in England, covering approximately 3 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1971 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 14 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St Mary AldermaryEC4M 9BW
• Grade I Church of St Mary Le BowEC4M 9DJ
• Grade II 19-21, Watling Street Ec4EC4M 9BB
• Grade II 22, Queen Street Ec4EC4N 5AA
• Grade II 24-26, Watling Street Ec4EC4M 9BR
• Grade II 68-72, Queen Victoria Street Ec4EC4M 9BW
• Grade II 6-8, Bow Lane Ec4EC4M 9EB
• Grade II 74-82, Queen Victoria Street Ec4EC4N 4SJ
• Grade II Albert BuildingsEC4N 4SF
• Grade II K2 Telephone Kiosk, Outside Church of St AldermaryEC4M 9BW
• Grade II Remains of Undercroft Beneath Pavement at Rear of Numbers 68 to 72 (Even) Queen Victoria StreetEC4M 9BW
• Grade II Statue of Captain John SmithEC4M 9DQ
• Grade II The Sugar Loaf Public HouseEC4N 5AA
• Grade II Wrought Iron Gateway and Railing of Williamson's TavernEC4M 9EH

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Bow Lane0 km
• Queen Street0.2 km
• Queen Street0.2 km
• Guildhall0.3 km
• Guildhall0.3 km
• Foster Lane0.3 km
• Foster Lane0.3 km
• Laurence Pountney Hill0.4 km

About Bow Lane Conservation Area

Is my property in Bow Lane Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Bow Lane?

Properties in Bow Lane 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