Charminster Conservation Area

Charminster is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 34.6 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 21 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Parish Church of St MaryDT2 9QR
• Grade I Wolfeton HouseDT2 9QN
• Grade II* The Riding HouseDT2 9QN
• Grade II 11 and 12, East HillDT2 9QL
• Grade II 19, East HillDT2 9QL
• Grade II 7, West HillDT2 9QR
• Grade II Bridge CottageDT2 9QR
• Grade II Charminster HouseDT2 9QR
• Grade II Charminster War MemorialDT2 9QR
• Grade II East Hill House and Magnolia HouseDT2 9TN
• Grade II Gate Piers and Flanking Walls 50 Metres East South East of Wolfeton HouseDT2 9QN
• Grade II Gate Piers at Entrance to Charminster HouseDT2 9QL
• Grade II Gray and Rogerson Monuments 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St MaryDT2 9QR
• Grade II Haydon FarmhouseDT2 9QR
• Grade II Ice House and Store Hut 50 Metres North of Wolfeton ManorDT2 9QL
• Grade II Priory Cottage and Meadow CottageDT2 9RD
• Grade II Road Bridge Over River CerneDT2 9QR
• Grade II Rose Cottage and Attached Front Railings and GateDT2 9QL
• Grade II Stable Block 10 Metres West of Wolfeton HouseDT2 9QN
• Grade II The YewsDT2 9QP

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Charlton Down (Charminster Herrison)2.1 km
• Bradford Peverell2.2 km
• Dorchester2.5 km
• Higher Kingston3.8 km
• Stinsford and Lower Bockhampton3.8 km
• Godmanstone4.8 km
• Winterborne St Martin4.9 km
• West Stafford5.5 km

About Charminster Conservation Area

Is my property in Charminster Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Charminster?

Properties in Charminster 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