Buxton Central Conservation Area

Buxton Central is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 42.5 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 72 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I The Crescent SK17 6BH
• Grade II* 12 Stone Urns and Linking Walls and StepsSK17 6BQ
• Grade II* 1-6, the SquareSK17 6AZ
• Grade II* Church of St AnneSK17 6HD
• Grade II* Church of St John the BaptistSK17 6XN
• Grade II* Devonshire Royal HospitalSK17 6RY
• Grade II* Old Hall HotelSK17 6BD
• Grade II* The Opera HouseSK17 6XN
• Grade II 10-28 Spring GardensSK17 6DQ
• Grade II 14 Cavendish Arcade and 3-6 the ColonnadeSK17 6AL
• Grade II 15 Lamp Standards Along North West Side of Broad WalkSK17 6JH
• Grade II 16 and 17, Broad WalkSK17 6RS
• Grade II 1-9, the QuadrantSK17 6AW
• Grade II 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, and 3 Cavendish Villas, and 3a Broad WalkSK17 6JE
• Grade II 2a, 2b, and 2-5, Hall BankSK17 6EW
• Grade II 2 Bollards Between Numbers 11 and 12SK17 6AN
• Grade II 4 Bollards at North East End of Broad WalkSK17 6EW
• Grade II 4 Bollards at South West End of Broad WalkSK17 6HH
• Grade II 6 Bollards to East of Church of St John the BaptistSK17 6XY
• Grade II 6, Hall BankSK17 6EW

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Buxton Hardwick0.5 km
• Buxton the Park0.6 km
• Buxton College0.7 km
• Buxton Fairfield1.7 km
• Combs5.3 km
• Combs5.3 km
• Chelmorton6.5 km
• Wormhill and Hargatewall6.6 km

About Buxton Central Conservation Area

Is my property in Buxton Central Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Buxton Central?

Properties in Buxton Central 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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