Chancery Lane Conservation Area

Chancery Lane is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 6.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1974 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 20 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 6.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I 1-4, Holborn BarsWC1V 7QU
• Grade I Number 4, 5 and 6 and Attached PumpWC1V 7QU
• Grade II* 10, Furnival Street and Attached Railings, and 25, Southampton Buildings and Attached RailingsEC4A 1AB
• Grade II* 337 and 338, High HolbornWC1V 7PX
• Grade II* Former Public Record OfficeEC4A 1BF
• Grade II* Mercer's School Hall and Buildings Adjoining Mercer's School HallEC1N 2JT
• Grade II* Number 15 and Attached RailingsEC4A 1LB
• Grade II 32 and 33, Furnival Street Ec4EC4A 1JQ
• Grade II 78-81, Fetter Lane Ec4EC4A 1EQ
• Grade II 9 and 10, Staple InnWC1V 7QH
• Grade II K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside St Dunstan's Court, Fetter LaneEC4A 1BX
• Grade II Lamp Post in Staple Inn CourtWC1V 7QU
• Grade II Number 14 and Attached Railings, Took's CourtEC4A 1LB
• Grade II Number 16 and Attached Railings, Took's CourtEC4A 1LB
• Grade II Number 7 and 8 and Attached RailingsEC1N 2LL
• Grade II Obelisk Marking City Boundary on South Side of RoadWC1V 7PX
• Grade II Staple Inn Buildings North and South and Attached RailingsWC1V 7PX
• Grade II The Hall and Attached RailingsWC1V 7QJ
• Grade II The Institute of Actuaries and Attached RailingsWC1V 7QJ
• Grade II Walls, Railings and Lamps to Front of Public Record OfficeWC2A 1LR

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Chancery Lane0 km
• Fleet Street0.4 km
• Fleet Street0.4 km
• Hatton Garden0.5 km
• Hatton Garden0.5 km
• Temples0.5 km
• Temples0.5 km
• Strand0.6 km

About Chancery Lane Conservation Area

Is my property in Chancery Lane Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Chancery Lane?

Properties in Chancery Lane 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