Central Historic Core Conservation Area

Central Historic Core is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 205.8 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 1017 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 205.8 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Anglian TowerYO1 7HN
• Grade I Arcade of Former Archbishops Palace and Attached Railings and GatesYO1 7AB
• Grade I Bootham Bar City Wall From Bootham Bar to Layerthorpe Monk Bar Robin Hoods TowerYO31 7PH
• Grade I Bootham Park Hospital: Front Range, 1886 Link Block, Late-C18 Building, 1817 Range and 1908 ExtensionYO31 8ZZ
• Grade I Castlegate House and Attached RailingsYO1 9WD
• Grade I Castle Museum the Debtors PrisonYO1 9WZ
• Grade I Castle Museum, the Female PrisonYO1 9RY
• Grade I Cathedral Church of St Peter, York MinsterYO1 7HH
• Grade I Church of All SaintsYO1 9NW
• Grade I Church of All Saints with Anchorage AttachedYO1 6JB
• Grade I Church of Holy TrinityYO1 7LF
• Grade I Church of Holy Trinity and Wall Attached to South EastYO1 6LE
• Grade I Church of St CuthbertYO1 7PW
• Grade I Church of St DenysYO1 9AD
• Grade I Church of St Martin Cum GregoryYO1 6LN
• Grade I Church of St Mary Bishophill JuniorYO1 6EN
• Grade I Church of St MichaelYO1 9QR
• Grade I Church of St Michael Le Belfrey YO1 7HW
• Grade I Church of St OlaveYO30 7DR
• Grade I City Wall From Baile Hill to Barker Tower, Including Barker Tower and North Street Postern, Victoria Bar and Micklegate BarYO1 6JJ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• New Walk-Terry Avenue1 km
• St Paul's Square-Holgate Road1.3 km
• Clifton1.4 km
• Heworth1.6 km
• The Retreat and Heslington Road1.7 km
• Fulford Road1.7 km
• The Nestle-Rowntree Factory1.9 km
• Tadcaster Road2 km

About Central Historic Core Conservation Area

Is my property in Central Historic Core Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Central Historic Core Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Central Historic Core?

Properties in Central Historic Core 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