Grand Union Canal Conservation Area

Grand Union Canal is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. The area covers approximately 156 hectares.

At 156 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 4 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Foxton Locks, Grand Union Canal Leicester LineLE16 7RA
• Grade II Bridge No 79LE8 9FT
• Grade II Bridge Number 58, Grand Union CanalLE16 7RT
• Grade II Bridge Number 59, Grand Union CanalLE16 7RT
• Grade II Bridge Number 60, Grand Union CanalLE16 7RR
• Grade II Bridge Number 61 Foxton Bottom Lock, Grand Union Canal Leciester LineLE16 7RA
• Grade II Bridge Number 67, Grand Union CanalLE8 0XA
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 42LE17 6JB
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 48LE17 6NW
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 51LE17 6QA
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 52 at Sp662 875LE17 6QL
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 53LE17 6QL
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 54LE17 6QL
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Milepost Between Bridges 46 and 47 at National Grid Reference Sp 648 852LE17 6FD
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Welford Arm: Bridge at Bosworth MillLE17 6JN
• Grade II Great Bowden HallLE16 7HP
• Grade II Lock Keeper's Cottage Adjacent to Foxton Top Lock, Grand Union Canal Leicester LineLE16 7RA
• Grade II Lock Keeper's Cottage with Adjoining Former Stable Block and Cottage Adjacent to Foxton Bottom Lock, Grand Union Canal Leicester LineLE16 7RA
• Grade II Mileplate Circa 56 Metres West of Bridge No. 59 Grand Union CanalLE16 7RT
• Grade II Milepost Circa 47 Metres East of Bridge Number 62, Grand Union CanalLE16 7RA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Laughton1.1 km
• Gumley1.4 km
• Foxton3.1 km
• Saddington3.1 km
• Theddingworth3.4 km
• Lubenham3.8 km
• Smeeton Westerby3.9 km
• Kibworth Beauchamp4.9 km

About Grand Union Canal Conservation Area

Is my property in Grand Union Canal Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Grand Union Canal?

Properties in Grand Union Canal 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