Covent Garden Conservation Area
Covent Garden is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 19.6 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. The area contains 168 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 19.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St Paul Church of St Paul Covent GardenWC2E 8HH
- Grade I Royal Opera HouseWC2E 9DD
- Grade I Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Attached Sir Augustus Harris Memorial Drinking FountainWC2B 5JF
- Grade II* 1-8, Goodwin's Court Wc2WC2N 4LL
- Grade II* 2-10, Tavistock Street Wc2WC2E 7PP
- Grade II* 27, Southampton Street Wc2WC2E 7LN
- Grade II* 37, King Street Wc2WC2E 8JS
- Grade II* 43, King Street Wc2WC2E 8JY
- Grade II* Covent Garden Market BuildingWC2E 8RB
- Grade II* Lyceum TheatreWC2E 7RQ
- Grade II* The Garrick ClubWC2E 9AU
- Grade II* Wyndhams TheatreWC2H 0DA
- Grade II* Zimbabwe HouseWC2R 0JR
- Grade II 10, New Row Wc2 (See Details for Further Address Information)WC2N 4LJ
- Grade II 11-19, Broad Court Wc2WC2B 5QN
- Grade II 116, Long Acre Wc2WC2E 9PB
- Grade II 11, Tavistock Street Wc2 (See Details for Further Address Information)WC2E 7PS
- Grade II 12, Floral Street Wc2WC2E 9DJ
- Grade II 12 Lampstandards Numbered 1 to 12 (Consecutive) From Outside Tower House on Both Sides of RoadWC2E 7NY
- Grade II 13, New Row Wc2WC2N 4LF
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Covent Garden0 km
- Seven Dials (Covent Garden)0.3 km
- Seven Dials (Covent Garden)0.3 km
- Adelphi0.4 km
- Adelphi0.4 km
- Savoy0.4 km
- Savoy0.4 km
- Leicester Square0.5 km
About Covent Garden Conservation Area
- Is my property in Covent Garden Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Covent Garden Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Covent Garden?
- Properties in Covent Garden 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