Ellesmere Conservation Area

Ellesmere is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 96 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 108 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 96 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St MarySY12 0HB
• Grade II* 17 Church StreetSY12 0HD
• Grade II* Beech House British Waterways Board Canal Maintenance Depot, Beech House (Nos. 2-6), Shropshire Union Canal (South East Side) (Llangollen Branch)SY12 9AA
• Grade II* Blacksmith's and Joiner's Shop, British Waterways Board Canal Maintenance Depot British Waterways Board Canal Maintenance Depot, Shropshire Union Canal (South-East Side) (Llangollen Branch)SY12 9AA
• Grade II* British Waterways Board Canal Maintenance Depot, Shropshire Union Canal (South East Side) (Llangollen Branch) British Waterways Board Offices and Dry Dock, British Waterways Board Canal Maintenance DepotSY12 9AA
• Grade II* British Waterways Board Canal Maintenance Depot, Shropshire Union Canal (South-East Side) (Llangollen Branch) Timber Store (Pine Loft) British Waterways Board Canal Maintenance DepotSY12 9AA
• Grade II* Sheraton HouseSY12 9BF
• Grade II 10 and 12, St Johns HillSY12 0EY
• Grade II 10, Trimpley StreetSY12 0AE
• Grade II 11 and 13, Church StreetSY12 0HD
• Grade II 11 and 13, Talbot StreetSY12 0HG
• Grade II 11 and 13, Trimpley StreetSY12 0AD
• Grade II 11, St Johns HillSY12 0EY
• Grade II 12 and 12a, High StreetSY12 0EP
• Grade II 12 and 14, Church StreetSY12 0HF
• Grade II 12 and 14, Trimpley StreetSY12 0AE
• Grade II 13 and 15, Willow StreetSY12 0AL
• Grade II 14 and 16, St Johns HillSY12 0EY
• Grade II 14, High StreetSY12 0EP
• Grade II 15-21, Watergate StreetSY12 0EX

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Hanmer6.8 km
• Overton7.6 km
• Erbistock8.1 km
• Loppington8.6 km
• Whittington8.8 km
• Bangor-Is-Y-Coed10.7 km
• West Felton11.3 km
• Worthenbury11.3 km

About Ellesmere Conservation Area

Is my property in Ellesmere Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Ellesmere?

Properties in Ellesmere 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