Canterbury City Conservation Area

Canterbury City is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 127 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1996, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 763 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 127 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I 22-26, the Cathedral PrecinctsCT1 2ES
• Grade I 27 and 28, the Cathedral PrecinctsCT1 2HT
• Grade I Blackfriars Monastery Guest HouseCT1 2AP
• Grade I Canterbury CastleCT1 2PT
• Grade I Cathedral Choir SchoolCT1 2EP
• Grade I Chapel of St Pancras Ruins Remains of St Augustine's AbbeyCT1 1PF
• Grade I Chapter House to Christchurch CathedralCT1 2EP
• Grade I Christchurch CathedralCT1 2EE
• Grade I Christchurch GatewayCT1 2HX
• Grade I Church of St Mildred CT1 2PP
• Grade I Church of St PeterCT1 2AT
• Grade I Cloister to Christchurch CathedralCT1 2EA
• Grade I Dark EntryCT1 2EP
• Grade I Eastbridge HospitalCT1 2BD
• Grade I Greyfriars MonasteryCT1 2NQ
• Grade I Lavatory TowerCT1 2EP
• Grade I Library to Christchurch CathedralCT1 2EP
• Grade I Meister OmersCT1 2EN
• Grade I Norman StaircaseCT1 2EU
• Grade I Poor Priests HospitalCT1 2NS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• West Station, Canterbury0.7 km
• Martyrs' Field, Canterbury0.8 km
• Alma, Clyde and Notley Street, Canterbury0.8 km
• Nunnery Fields, Canterbury1 km
• St Martin's, Canterbury1 km
• Canterbury and Whitstable Railway, Hackington1 km
• Old Dover Road, Oaten Hill and St Lawrence, Canterbury1 km
• London Road, Canterbury1 km

About Canterbury City Conservation Area

Is my property in Canterbury City Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Canterbury City Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Canterbury City?

Properties in Canterbury City 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