Cheddar Conservation Area

Cheddar is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 16.5 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 18 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 16.5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St AndrewBS27 3RF
• Grade II* Church Farm House and Church FarmhouseBS27 3RF
• Grade II* Market CrossBS27 3AA
• Grade II Arundel HouseBS27 3RA
• Grade II Baptist ChapelBS27 3HB
• Grade II Barn, About 21 Metres South East of Fairlands House and Bank of Adjacent LeatBS27 3RH
• Grade II Clift Cottage MoonrakersBS27 3RH
• Grade II Fairlands House and Attached Wall to RearBS27 3NJ
• Grade II Fern BankBS27 3HA
• Grade II Former Chapel Dedicated to St Columbanus, Now Ruin, in the Grounds of Kings of Wessex School at Ngr St 4573 5315BS27 3AQ
• Grade II Great Barn at Fairlands HouseBS27 3NJ
• Grade II Hanham ManorBS27 3AG
• Grade II Ivy FarmhouseBS27 3AE
• Grade II Sungate and Forecourt RailingsBS27 3RA
• Grade II The Court House and Forecourt WallBS27 3RA
• Grade II The Manor House and Attached StablesBS27 3HA
• Grade II The VicarageBS27 3RE
• Grade II War Memorial at the Church of St Andrew, CheddarBS27 3RJ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Axbridge3.2 km
• Weare4.5 km
• Westbury Sub Mendip5.8 km
• Wedmore5.9 km
• Stone Allerton6.1 km
• Churchill7 km
• Blagdon7.3 km
• Lower Langford7.6 km

About Cheddar Conservation Area

Is my property in Cheddar Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Cheddar?

Properties in Cheddar 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.

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