Dorchester Conservation Area

Dorchester is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 107.3 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 264 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 107.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger 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 GeorgeDT1 1RB
• Grade I Church of St Peter. Railings on East and South Sides of ChurchyardDT1 1XA
• Grade I Roman HouseDT1 1XN
• Grade I The Shire HallDT1 1XB
• Grade II* 10, South StreetDT1 1BT
• Grade II* 23 and 23a, High West StreetDT1 1UX
• Grade II* 31-33, High East StreetDT1 1HA
• Grade II* 3, CornhillDT1 1BA
• Grade II* 3, Trinity StreetDT1 1BE
• Grade II* 42, High West StreetDT1 1UU
• Grade II* 6, High West StreetDT1 1UJ
• Grade II* Antelope HotelDT1 1BQ
• Grade II* Church of All Saints. Railings at West End, and Churchyard Steps at South East Corner of Church of All Saints.DT1 1HB
• Grade II* Church of St MaryDT1 2LY
• Grade II* Colliton HouseDT1 1XZ
• Grade II* Fordington House. Entrance GatesDT1 1NP
• Grade II* Kings Arms HotelDT1 1HF
• Grade II* Municipal BuildingsDT1 1HF
• Grade II* Napper's MiteDT1 1EE
• Grade II* South LodgeDT1 1BY

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Stinsford and Lower Bockhampton2.3 km
• Charminster2.5 km
• Whitcombe3.4 km
• Higher Kingston3.4 km
• West Stafford3.4 km
• Bradford Peverell4.3 km
• Charlton Down (Charminster Herrison)4.5 km
• Winterborne St Martin4.7 km

About Dorchester Conservation Area

Is my property in Dorchester Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Dorchester Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Dorchester?

Properties in Dorchester 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