Grand Union Canal Conservation Area

Grand Union Canal is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 118.5 hectares of protected landscape. It is a more recently designated area, protected since 2014, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 48 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 118.5 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 5 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Bridge Number 65MK19 7JH
• Grade II Barn at Stone Works FarmNN7 3BF
• Grade II Blisworth Mill, Including Engine Room and OfficeNN7 3RZ
• Grade II Bridge Number 27 at Sp 644 590 Grand Union CanalNN7 4SF
• Grade II Bridge Number 33NN7 3LB
• Grade II Bridge Number 42NN7 3JF
• Grade II Bridge Number 43NN7 3JF
• Grade II Bridge Number 45NN7 3ES
• Grade II Bridge Number 47NN7 3EF
• Grade II Bridge Number 53NN12 7SY
• Grade II Bridge Number 5 on Northampton Arm of Grand Union CanalNN7 3JG
• Grade II Canal HouseNN12 7SE
• Grade II Cottages Numbers 140 and 141NN12 7SW
• Grade II Farm Buildings at Lower Lock FarmNN12 7SW
• Grade II Grafton HouseNN7 3RZ
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 56 at Sp 762 480NN7 2JW
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 58 at Sp 763 452NN12 7SS
• Grade II Grand Union Canal Bridge Number 63 at Sp 781 445MK19 7DF
• Grade II Lock No.8 on Northampton Arm of Grand Union CanalNN4 9QS
• Grade II Lock Number 10 on Northampton Arm of Grand Union CanalNN4 9QS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Stoke Bruerne1.6 km
• Blisworth2.6 km
• Roade2.8 km
• Hulcote2.8 km
• Easton Neston3.1 km
• Tiffield3.3 km
• Courteenhall4 km
• Alderton4.1 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