Duxford Airfield Conservation Area

Duxford Airfield is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 232.8 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 35 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 232.8 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* American Air Museum, Including 'Counting the Cost' War MemorialCB22 4RQ
• Grade II* Duxford: Building 78 (Hangar 5)CB22 4QJ
• Grade II* Duxford: Building 79 (Hangar 4)CB22 4QH
• Grade II* Duxford: Building 84 (Hangar 3)CB22 4QR
• Grade II* Duxford: Operations Block and Blast Walls (Building 59)CB22 4QJ
• Grade II 20, Ledo Road (East Side)CB22 4QW
• Grade II 21, Ledo RoadCB22 4QW
• Grade II 29, Ledo RoadCB22 4QW
• Grade II 30, Ledo RoadCB22 4QW
• Grade II 31, Ledo RoadCB22 4QW
• Grade II Building 103 (Decontamination Centre)CB22 4QH
• Grade II Building 10 (Station Sick Quarters) and Decontamination AnnexeCB22 4QL
• Grade II Building 11 (Airmen Pilots' Block)CB22 4QJ
• Grade II Building 132 (Ration Store)CB22 4XT
• Grade II Building 147 (First World War Barracks), North CampCB22 4QH
• Grade II Building 288 (Sergeants' Mess)CB22 4QH
• Grade II Building 45 (Officers' Mess)CB22 4QH
• Grade II Building 46 (Squash Court)CB22 4QH
• Grade II Building 48 (Works Services Building)CB22 4QJ
• Grade II Building 4 (Heating Plant)CB22 4XT

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Duxford2 km
• Thriplow2.3 km
• Whittlesford3.1 km
• Hinxton3.6 km
• Ickleton3.7 km
• Fowlmere4 km
• Sawston4.3 km
• Pampisford4.3 km

About Duxford Airfield Conservation Area

Is my property in Duxford Airfield Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Duxford Airfield?

Properties in Duxford Airfield 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