Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Conservation Area

Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation is one of the largest conservation areas in England, covering approximately 510.3 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 39 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 510.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 3 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Beeleigh Abbey and Attached WallCM9 6LL
• Grade II* Beeleigh Steam Mill and Bridge Over Tail RaceCM9 6LL
• Grade II* Church of All SaintsCM9 6QU
• Grade II Barn Adjacent to Road and Approximately 25 Metres Northeast of Ulting WickCM9 6QX
• Grade II Barn Adjacent to Road and Approximately 30 Metres East of Beavis HallCM9 6QD
• Grade II Barn Approximately 25 Metres Northwest of Ulting WickCM9 6QX
• Grade II Beavis HallCM9 6QD
• Grade II Beeleigh FallsCM9 6LL
• Grade II Beeleigh Falls CottageCM9 6LL
• Grade II Beeleigh GrangeCM9 6LL
• Grade II Boundary Wall at Tl 839 077 Immediately North of Entrance to Beeleigh AbbeyCM9 6LL
• Grade II Cartlodge Adjoining to North East of Stammers FarmhouseCM9 6QZ
• Grade II Chapmans BridgeCM9 4PS
• Grade II Church CottagesCM9 6QU
• Grade II Church of All Saints Tombstone and Railings Approximately 30 Metres North West of North West Corner of NaveCM9 6QU
• Grade II Cottage, Barn and Outbuildings Approximately 25 Metres West of Beeleigh AbbeyCM9 6LL
• Grade II Hall CottagesCM9 4QF
• Grade II Heybridge Mill House, Channels and SubstructureCM9 4LS
• Grade II Hoe Mill HouseCM9 6RB
• Grade II Langford Bridge, Chelmer and Blackwater NavigationCM9 6LL

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Langford1 km
• Maldon2.5 km
• Woodham Walter2.6 km
• Woodfield Cottages3.1 km
• Heybridge Basin4.3 km
• Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation4.5 km
• Danbury5.9 km
• Witham Town Centre6.5 km

About Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Conservation Area

Is my property in Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation?

Properties in Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation 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