Foregate Street and the Tything Conservation Area

Foregate Street and The Tything is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 11.9 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1980, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 85 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 11.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Britannia House (Alice Otley School)WR1 1HR
• Grade II* City Museum and Library with GatesWR1 1DT
• Grade II* Judges Lodgings and Attached RailingsWR1 1EQ
• Grade II* Shire HallWR1 1EQ
• Grade II* Whiteladies House at Worcester Grammar SchoolWR1 1JD
• Grade II 11, Pierpoint StreetWR1 1LH
• Grade II 11, the TythingWR1 1HD
• Grade II 12 and 12a, Pierpoint StreetWR1 1TA
• Grade II 12, Barbourne RoadWR1 1HT
• Grade II 13, Pierpoint StreetWR1 1TB
• Grade II 13, the TythingWR1 1HD
• Grade II 14 and 15, the TythingWR1 1HD
• Grade II 14 and 16, Barbourne RoadWR1 1HT
• Grade II 15, Foregate StreetWR1 1DU
• Grade II 15, Sansome WalkWR1 1LU
• Grade II 16, the TythingWR1 1HL
• Grade II 17, the TythingWR1 1HL
• Grade II 18 and 19, the TythingWR1 1HL
• Grade II 18 and 20, Barbourne RoadWR1 1HT
• Grade II 19, Foregate StreetWR1 1DU

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Britannia Square0.3 km
• Royal Infirmary0.4 km
• Shrubbery Avenue0.5 km
• Lansdowne Crescent and Raibow Hill Terrace0.6 km
• Lowesmoor0.6 km
• St George's Square0.6 km
• Historic City0.9 km
• Worcester and Birmingham Canal1 km

About Foregate Street and the Tything Conservation Area

Is my property in Foregate Street and the Tything Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Foregate Street and the Tything?

Properties in Foregate Street and the Tything 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