Grantchester Conservation Area
Grantchester is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 22 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 29 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 22 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 and St AndrewCB3 9NE
- Grade II* Manor FarmhouseCB3 9NB
- Grade II Audley CottageCB3 9NQ
- Grade II Balls GroveCB3 9NE
- Grade II Barn at Lacies FarmCB3 9NT
- Grade II Churchyard Wall, at St Mary and St Andrew's ChurchCB3 9NE
- Grade II Churchyard Wall, East of St Mary and St Andrew's ChurchCB3 9NE
- Grade II CobblersCB3 9NH
- Grade II CrosswaysCB3 9NH
- Grade II Dove CottagesCB3 9NB
- Grade II Garden Building, at the Old VicarageCB3 9ND
- Grade II Grant CottagesCB3 9NH
- Grade II Grape HouseCB3 9NH
- Grade II Green Man Public HouseCB3 9NF
- Grade II Ivy DeneCB3 9NB
- Grade II King's CottageCB3 9NF
- Grade II Lacies FarmhouseCB3 9NU
- Grade II Manor Farm LodgeCB3 9NE
- Grade II Merton BarnCB3 9NQ
- Grade II Merton HouseCB3 9NQ
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Trumpington1.1 km
- Newnham Croft1.9 km
- Southacre2 km
- Barrow Road2 km
- Barton Wimpole Road2.5 km
- Barton St Peter's2.6 km
- Brooklands Avenue2.7 km
- New Town and Glisson Road2.9 km
About Grantchester Conservation Area
- Is my property in Grantchester Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Grantchester Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Grantchester?
- Properties in Grantchester 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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