Ely Conservation Area
Ely is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 199.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1972 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 190 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 199.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Almonry, Sacrists Hall, Gate and Goldsmiths Tower the AlmonryCB7 4NY
- Grade I Almonry, Sacrists Hall, Gate and Goldsmiths Tower the Sacristy Gate and Goldsmith's TowerCB7 4LT
- Grade I Barn and Storehouse of the MonasteryCB7 4DF
- Grade I Barn to South-West of St John's FarmhouseCB6 3BF
- Grade I Bishop's Palace Bishop's Palace (the Palace School)CB7 4EW
- Grade I Cathedral of the Holy TrinityCB7 4LB
- Grade I Cellarers House (Boarding House of King's School)CB7 4DL
- Grade I Dove House to St John's FarmCB6 3BQ
- Grade I Ely PortaCB7 4DF
- Grade I Guest Quarters of the MonasteryCB7 4DH
- Grade I Infirmary Hall to the North of St John's Farmhouse (Formerly Barn to the North of St John's Farmhouse)CB6 3BQ
- Grade I Parish Church of St MaryCB7 4JG
- Grade I Powcher's HallCB7 4DL
- Grade I Prior Craudens ChapelCB7 4DW
- Grade I Prior's House (Boarding House of the Kings School)CB7 4DW
- Grade I Stables to Bishop's PalaceCB7 4DH
- Grade I St John's FarmhouseCB6 3BQ
- Grade I The Black Hostelry and Cellarers ChamberCB7 4DL
- Grade I The Chapel of the Infirmary (Deanery)CB7 4DN
- Grade I The Dark CloisterCB7 4DL
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Little Downham4.2 km
- Stretham6.6 km
- Littleport6.9 km
- Witcham8 km
- Wilburton8.1 km
- Soham8.6 km
- Haddenham9.5 km
- Sutton9.6 km
About Ely Conservation Area
- Is my property in Ely Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Ely Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Ely?
- Properties in Ely 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