Cathedral Precincts Conservation Area
Cathedral Precincts is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 12.5 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 70 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 12.5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Anglican Church of St Mary De LodeGL1 2QT
- Grade I Cathedral Chapter HouseGL1 2LY
- Grade I Cathedral Church of the Holy and Indivisible TrinityGL1 2LR
- Grade I Cathedral Cloister and LavatoriumGL1 2BN
- Grade I Cathedral Treasury, Vestry and LibraryGL1 2LY
- Grade I Church HouseGL1 2LY
- Grade I Inner Gate Adjoining Number 15 College GreenGL1 2LZ
- Grade I Little CloisterGL1 2BN
- Grade I Little Cloister HouseGL1 2BN
- Grade I North Precinct WallGL1 2BD
- Grade I Passage From Cathedral Cloisters to Former Monastic InfirmaryGL1 2BN
- Grade I Remains of Monastic InfirmaryGL1 2BH
- Grade I Remains of Reservoir, North West Corner of Cathedral Cloister GarthGL1 2BN
- Grade I St Marys Gate Adjoining Number 14 College GreenGL1 2LZ
- Grade I St Michael's GateGL1 2NJ
- Grade I St Oswalds PrioryGL1 2QS
- Grade II* 14, College GreenGL1 2LZ
- Grade II* 3, Millers GreenGL1 2BN
- Grade II* 9, College GreenGL1 2LX
- Grade II* Deaf InstituteGL1 2QT
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Worcester Street0.3 km
- City Centre0.4 km
- Barbican0.4 km
- Kingsholm0.7 km
- Eastgate and St Michael's0.7 km
- The Docks0.8 km
- Southgate Street0.9 km
- Denmark Road0.9 km
About Cathedral Precincts Conservation Area
- Is my property in Cathedral Precincts Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Cathedral Precincts Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Cathedral Precincts?
- Properties in Cathedral Precincts 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