Countesthorpe Conservation Area
Countesthorpe is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 7.7 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 14 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 7.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II 10, Orchard LaneLE8 5RB
- Grade II 1-7, Church StreetLE8 5PT
- Grade II 17, Main StreetLE8 5QX
- Grade II 2, Main StreetLE8 5PT
- Grade II 4 and 6, Main StreetLE8 5PT
- Grade II 4, Green LaneLE8 5WY
- Grade II 5, Main StreetLE8 5QX
- Grade II 7, the SquareLE8 5RN
- Grade II 9, Church StreetLE8 5PT
- Grade II Baptist ChapelLE8 5QH
- Grade II Church of St AndrewLE8 5PT
- Grade II Countesthorpe War MemorialLE8 5PT
- Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk, Main StreetLE8 5PT
- Grade II Workshop Behind Number 58LE8 5RQ
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Grand Union Canal2.5 km
- Grand Union Canal2.7 km
- South Wigston2.8 km
- Blaby2.8 km
- Willoughby Waterleys3.3 km
- Midland Cottages3.3 km
- Grand Union Canal3.5 km
- Grand Union Canal3.5 km
About Countesthorpe Conservation Area
- Is my property in Countesthorpe Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Countesthorpe Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Countesthorpe?
- Properties in Countesthorpe 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