Chelmsford Central Conservation Area
Chelmsford Central is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 9.2 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1971 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 45 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 9.2 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Cathedral Church of St Mary the VirginCM1 1NH
- Grade II* 26, High StreetCM1 1EJ
- Grade II* Shire HallCM1 1BA
- Grade II 11, High StreetCM1 1BE
- Grade II 13, Duke StreetCM1 1HL
- Grade II 14-16, Duke StreetCM1 1HL
- Grade II 15, High StreetCM1 1BE
- Grade II 16 and 17, High StreetCM1 1BE
- Grade II 2 and 3, Duke StreetCM1 1EH
- Grade II 2, High StreetCM1 1BA
- Grade II 4, Duke StreetCM1 1EH
- Grade II 4, Tindal StreetCM1 1ER
- Grade II 54, New StreetCM1 1AT
- Grade II 56 and 57, High StreetCM1 1DN
- Grade II 58 and 59, High StreetCM1 1DH
- Grade II 5 and 6, Duke StreetCM1 1JP
- Grade II 5a, Springfield RoadCM2 6QR
- Grade II 6, New StreetCM1 1NT
- Grade II 72 and 73, Duke StreetCM1 1JY
- Grade II 96, High StreetCM1 1EQ
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Chelmsford Baddow Road and River Can0.4 km
- Chelmsford West End0.5 km
- Chelmsford Moulsham Street0.6 km
- Chelmsford John Keene Memorial Homes0.9 km
- Chelmsford New London Road1.1 km
- Springfield Green1.5 km
- Chelmsford St John's Hospital2 km
- Great Baddow2.9 km
About Chelmsford Central Conservation Area
- Is my property in Chelmsford Central Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Chelmsford Central Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Chelmsford Central?
- Properties in Chelmsford Central 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