Durham City Conservation Area

Durham City is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 421.5 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1968, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 435 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 421.5 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I 12-15, the CollegeDH1 3EL
• Grade I 18, Elvet BridgeDH1 3AA
• Grade I 8, the CollegeDH1 3EQ
• Grade I Bastion Behind No. 50 and Wall AttachedDH1 3EJ
• Grade I Castle Gatehouse, Entrance Gateway, Side Walls, Linking Walls and Front WallDH1 3RW
• Grade I Castle Terrace Wall Castle Wall Behind Nos 7-18 ConsecutiveDH1 3PQ
• Grade I Castle Wall Around Motte on West, North and East SidesDH1 3RB
• Grade I Castle Wall Behind Hatfield CollegeDH1 3RQ
• Grade I Castle Wall Behind No.3DH1 3HB
• Grade I Castle Wall Behind Nos. 16-22 and No.22a (St. Chad's)DH1 3RH
• Grade I Castle Wall Behind Nos. 26-28DH1 3EW
• Grade I Castle Walls Terrace Wall North of Bow LaneDH1 3ER
• Grade I Cathedral Church of Christ and St Mary the VirginDH1 3RS
• Grade I Cathedral Cloister East RangeDH1 3EH
• Grade I Cathedral Cloister South RangeDH1 3EB
• Grade I Cathedral Cloister West RangeDH1 3EB
• Grade I Chapel of St Mary MagdaleneDH1 1SJ
• Grade I Chorister SchoolDH1 3EL
• Grade I Church of St GilesDH1 1QQ
• Grade I Church of St Margaret of AntiochDH1 4GB

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Shincliffe2.2 km
• Sherburn House3.4 km
• Burnhall3.8 km
• Sunderland Bridge4.1 km
• Sherburn4.5 km
• Brandon4.9 km
• Pittington Hallgarth5.5 km
• Plawsworth5.7 km

About Durham City Conservation Area

Is my property in Durham City Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Durham City?

Properties in Durham City 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