Church Knowle Conservation Area

Church Knowle is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 12.2 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 12.2 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Parish Church of Saint PeterBH20 5NF
• Grade II 6BH20 5NF
• Grade II Barn at Church Farm 20 Metres East of the Farmhouse, Including Front Boundary Wall on WestBH20 5NG
• Grade II Boundary Wall and Gate Piers, North and West of the Old RectoryBH20 5NF
• Grade II Boundary Wall, Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard of Parish Church of Saint PeterBH20 5NF
• Grade II Church Farm House, Including Front Boundary WallBH20 5NF
• Grade II Former Farm Building Immediately East of Knowle Farm HouseBH20 5NF
• Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to the Reading Room, Church KnowleBH20 5NF
• Grade II Knowle CottageBH20 5NF
• Grade II Knowle Farm House, Including Front Boundary WallBH20 5NF
• Grade II Nos 11 and 12, Including Church Knowle StoresBH20 5NF
• Grade II The Lower BarracksBH20 5NJ
• Grade II The New InnBH20 5NJ
• Grade II The Old CottageBH20 5NF
• Grade II The Old RectoryBH20 5NF
• Grade II The Post OfficeBH20 5NH
• Grade II The Reading RoomBH20 5NH
• Grade II Unidentified Table Tomb in Churchyard, 10 Metres North of Parish Church - at West EndBH20 5NF

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• East Creech1.6 km
• Corfe Castle2.1 km
• Kingston2.8 km
• Kimmeridge3.1 km
• Stoborough4.8 km
• Worth Matravers5.5 km
• East Holme5.8 km
• Wareham5.9 km

About Church Knowle Conservation Area

Is my property in Church Knowle Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Church Knowle?

Properties in Church Knowle 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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