Compton Bassett Conservation Area

Compton Bassett is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 181.5 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1974 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 21 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 181.5 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St SwithinSN11 8RE
• Grade II 14, 15 and 18, Compton BassettSN11 8RE
• Grade II 42 and 43, Compton BassettSN11 8RG
• Grade II 45, Compton BassettSN11 8RG
• Grade II Alley CottageSN11 8SW
• Grade II Barn at No 59 (Alley Cottage)SN11 8SW
• Grade II Compton FarmhouseSN11 8RF
• Grade II Dugdale's HouseSN11 8SP
• Grade II Group of Three Monuments About 6 Metres North of North Porch of Church of St SwithinSN11 8RE
• Grade II Manor CottageSN11 8SW
• Grade II Numbers 60 and 61 (Pond Cottage)SN11 8SW
• Grade II Rosemary CottageSN11 8RF
• Grade II Stable West of No 59 (Alley Cottage)SN11 8SW
• Grade II Street FarmhouseSN11 8SW
• Grade II ThatchSN11 8RE
• Grade II The Manor HouseSN11 8SW
• Grade II The Old RectorySN11 8RE
• Grade II Three Monuments in Churchyard to West of West Tower of Church of St SwithinSN11 8RE
• Grade II T White Monument in Churchyard, About 4 Metres South of South East Angle of Chancel of Church of St SwithinSN11 8RE
• Grade II War MemorialSN11 8RE

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Yatesbury Aerodrome2.2 km
• Cherhill2.3 km
• Hilmarton3.3 km
• Calne4.2 km
• Bremhill5.7 km
• Clyffe Pypard5.7 km
• Avebury6.7 km
• East Tytherton7.7 km

About Compton Bassett Conservation Area

Is my property in Compton Bassett Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Compton Bassett?

Properties in Compton Bassett 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