Grand Union and Oxford Canals Conservation Area

Grand Union and Oxford Canals is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 178.8 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 47 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 178.8 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Church of St Peter and St PaulNN7 4ED
• Grade II Bridge Number 14 Over Grand Union CanalNN11 2EH
• Grade II Bridge Number 18 at Sp 6016 7439, Grand Union CanalNN6 6AL
• Grade II Bridge Number 21 at Sp 6095 7437, Grand Union CanalNN6 7PA
• Grade II Bridge Number 22 (Haddon Road Bridge) at Sp611742, Grand Union Canal Leicester LineNN6 7PA
• Grade II Bridge Number 24 at Sp 6202 7467, Grand Union CanalNN6 6PB
• Grade II Bridge Number 27 at Sp 6167 7614, Grand Union CanalNN6 6NQ
• Grade II Bridge Number 29 at Sp 6210 7698, Grand Union CanalNN6 6NQ
• Grade II Bridge Number 31 at Sp 6135 7834, Grand Union CanalNN6 6JS
• Grade II Bridge Number 33 at Sp 6120 7940, Grand Union CanalNN6 6JS
• Grade II Bridge Number 36 at Sp 6152 8014, Grand Union CanalNN6 6JH
• Grade II Bridge Number 38 at Sp 6217 8090, Grand Union CanalNN6 6JH
• Grade II Bridge Number 39 at Sp 6245 8143, Grand Union CanalNN6 6JB
• Grade II Chest Tomb 1 Metre South of South West Angle of Church of St Peter and St PaulNN7 4ED
• Grade II Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of West Tower of Church of St Peter and St PaulNN7 4ED
• Grade II Grand Union Canal BridgeNN6 7UE
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Approximately 25 Metres South of South Entrance to Crick TunnelNN6 7EE
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 10 at Sp 602 656NN6 7PE
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 11NN6 7XT
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 7NN6 7UJ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Ashby St Ledgers3 km
• Daventry Reservoir6 km
• Braunston6.7 km
• Daventry7.5 km
• Brockhall7.6 km
• Great Brington8.2 km
• Holdenby9.5 km
• Catthorpe9.7 km

About Grand Union and Oxford Canals Conservation Area

Is my property in Grand Union and Oxford Canals Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Grand Union and Oxford Canals?

Properties in Grand Union and Oxford Canals 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.

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