Chawton Conservation Area

Chawton is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 17.5 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1977 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 31 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 17.5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Jane Austen's HouseGU34 1SD
• Grade II* Chawton HouseGU34 1SJ
• Grade II* Church of St NicholasGU34 1SJ
• Grade II* The Manor HouseGU34 1SJ
• Grade II Alphonsus HouseGU34 3HE
• Grade II BaigensGU34 1SL
• Grade II Bakehouse and Stables 20 Metres North of Jane Austen's HouseGU34 1SD
• Grade II Chawton Glebe and Rectory CottageGU34 1SH
• Grade II Chawton LodgeGU34 1SL
• Grade II Churchyard Wall West of Church of St NicholasGU34 1SJ
• Grade II ClinkersGU34 1SD
• Grade II Content, Stencott, the Cottage, and the VillageGU34 1SB
• Grade II Denmead CottageGU34 3HG
• Grade II Elm CottageGU34 1SA
• Grade II Headstone to Ann Frances Prowting, South of Church of St NicholasGU34 1SJ
• Grade II Headstone to Rowland Prowting, St Nicholas' Churchyard, South of St Nicholas' ChurchGU34 1SJ
• Grade II Home Farm BarnGU34 1SJ
• Grade II Home FarmhouseGU34 1SJ
• Grade II Ivy CottageGU34 1SD
• Grade II Lychgate North of Church of St NicholasGU34 1SJ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• The Butts1.2 km
• Alton2.1 km
• Farringdon2.3 km
• Anstey3.5 km
• Holybourne4.4 km
• Shalden4.6 km
• Bentworth5 km
• Selborne5.1 km

About Chawton Conservation Area

Is my property in Chawton Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Chawton?

Properties in Chawton 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