Gwennap Conservation Area

Gwennap is a small conservation area in England, covering approximately 4.6 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 19 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 4.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade I Tower of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II* Cross 1 Metre North of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II 5 Chest Tombs From 3m South East of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II 6 Chest Tombs 3m West of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Chest Tomb 2m North of North West Corner of Church of St WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Chest Tomb 3m North of Church of WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Chest Tomb at About 27m North of Middle of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Chest Tomb to Alford Family at About 15m South of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Chest Tomb to Francis Family 2m South of West End of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Group of 3 Chest Tombs at About 15m North of West End of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Group of 3 Chest Tombs at About 45m North of West End of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Headstone at About 18m South of West End of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Headstone at About 4m South of Middle of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Headstone at About 4m South of Turret of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Lych Gate at Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II Pair of Chest Tombs to Beauchamp Family at About 44 Metres and 47 Metres North of West End of Church of Saint WenappaTR16 6BD
• Grade II The Village HallTR16 6BD
• Grade II Trewenna HouseTR16 6BD

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• St Day2.6 km
• Perranarworthal4.1 km
• Redruth4.2 km
• Chacewater4.4 km
• Plain-an-Gwarry4.8 km
• Carn Brea5.5 km
• Devoran5.7 km
• Penryn7.3 km

About Gwennap Conservation Area

Is my property in Gwennap Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Gwennap?

Properties in Gwennap 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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