Central Conservation Area
Central is one of the largest conservation areas in England, covering approximately 594.1 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 873 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 594.1 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Note: There are 4 conservation areas with this name in the UK.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Cheltenham Minster (St Mary's)GL50 3HA
- Grade I Church of All SaintsGL52 2HG
- Grade I Montpellier Rotunda (Lloyds Bank) Montpellier Rotunda and Pump RoomGL50 1SJ
- Grade I Pittville Pump RoomGL52 3AG
- Grade I Thirlestaine House (Cheltenham College) with Attached Railings and 2 Lamp PostsGL53 7AA
- Grade II* Alma House and Walls and Piers AdjoiningGL50 1HT
- Grade II* Bayshill House and Lingwood HouseGL50 3FH
- Grade II* Bayshill Lodge (1 2 and 3) Ballroom Mews Arch to North West and Numbers 1 to 19 Rotunda TerraceGL50 1SW
- Grade II* Brandon HouseGL50 2DL
- Grade II* Cheltenham College (Main Block to Road with Dining Hall and Chapel)GL53 7LD
- Grade II* Christ Church and Adjacent Church HallGL50 2NN
- Grade II* Church of St GregoryGL50 3PX
- Grade II* Church of St Matthew and Boundary Wall and Gate Piers to St George's Place and Clarence StreetGL50 3PL
- Grade II* Church of St PaulGL50 4GY
- Grade II* Church of St Philip and St James with Boundary Wall and GatesGL50 2BU
- Grade II* Church of St StephenGL50 2UH
- Grade II* Claremont LodgeGL50 1UG
- Grade II* Clarence House and Attached RailingsGL50 3EP
- Grade II* Evelyn Terrace Lansdown Terrace Lansdown Terrace, Evelyn Court, Regan House, Attached Railings and Mews ArchwayGL50 2JR
- Grade II* Former Church of St JamesGL50 2AA
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Cudnall Street1.9 km
- The Poets2.3 km
- St Mary's2.3 km
- Bafford2.4 km
- Swindon Village3 km
- Prestbury3 km
- Woodmancote5.9 km
- Bishop's Cleeve5.9 km
About Central Conservation Area
- Is my property in Central Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Central Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Central?
- Properties in 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.
Learn more: What is a Conservation Area? · Restrictions · Planning Permission · CA vs Listed Building · Trees