Central (City and University) Conservation Area

Central (City and University) is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 270.2 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. The area contains 834 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 270.2 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I 126, High StreetOX1 4DG
• Grade I All Souls College, East and West Ranges of the North QuadrangleOX1 4AL
• Grade I All Souls College, Front (or South) Quadrangle, Including the Chapel and the South East Range on the High StreetOX1 4BJ
• Grade I All Souls College, Hall, Kitchen, Buttery and Passage Between Hall and KitchenOX1 4AL
• Grade I All Souls College, the Codrington LibraryOX1 4AL
• Grade I Balliol College, Library, Front QuadrangleOX1 3BJ
• Grade I Balliol College, Old Hall (New Library) and Masters Lodging, Front QuadrangleOX1 3AJ
• Grade I Bastion 11OX1 3BN
• Grade I Bastion 12 in New CollegeOX1 3BN
• Grade I Bastion 13OX1 3SE
• Grade I Bastion 14, on North East Angle of WallOX1 3SE
• Grade I Bastion 15OX1 3SX
• Grade I Bastion 16OX1 3SX
• Grade I Bastion 20OX1 4JD
• Grade I Bastion 21OX1 4JF
• Grade I Bastion 4 Bastion Number 4OX1 3AJ
• Grade I Bastion IOX1 2DH
• Grade I Bodleian Library and Schools Quadrangle Including the Divinity School and the Convocation HouseOX1 3AZ
• Grade I Brasenose College, Chapel, Second QuadrangleOX1 4AJ
• Grade I Brasenose College, East Range, the Old QuadrangleOX1 4AJ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• St Clement's and Iffley Road1.1 km
• Jericho1.2 km
• Walton Manor1.2 km
• Osney Town1.4 km
• North Oxford Victorian Suburb1.6 km
• Headington Hill1.7 km
• Bartlemas2 km
• North Hinksey2.3 km

About Central (City and University) Conservation Area

Is my property in Central (City and University) Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Central (City and University)?

Properties in Central (City and University) 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