Essendon Conservation Area

Essendon is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 11.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1968, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 20 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 11.1 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Church of St Mary the VirginAL9 6AS
• Grade II 57, High RoadAL9 6HS
• Grade II Barn on South Side of Essendon CloseAL9 6AP
• Grade II Brown Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginAL9 6AU
• Grade II Church CottagesAL9 6AS
• Grade II Cornwallis Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginAL9 6AU
• Grade II Dimsdale Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginAL9 6AU
• Grade II ElmsAL9 6HS
• Grade II Essendon CloseAL9 6AR
• Grade II Essendon ManorAL9 6HT
• Grade II Essendon War MemorialAL9 6AR
• Grade II Garden Walls at the VinesAL9 6HS
• Grade II Pond CottageAL9 6HA
• Grade II Presley Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary the VirginAL9 6AU
• Grade II Sherwoods,Beggars Roost, NorcottAL9 6AU
• Grade II The LimesAL9 6HW
• Grade II The Manor HouseAL9 6AN
• Grade II The Salisbury Crest Public HouseAL9 6AU
• Grade II WheatsheafsAL9 6AU
• Grade II WytmeadAL9 6AW

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Little Berkhamsted2 km
• East End Green3.1 km
• Beehive3.5 km
• Old Hatfield4 km
• Peartree4.6 km
• Hertingfordbury4.8 km
• Brickendon4.8 km
• Welwyn Garden City5.9 km

About Essendon Conservation Area

Is my property in Essendon Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Essendon?

Properties in Essendon 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