Harwich Conservation Area

Harwich is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. The area covers approximately 18.7 hectares.

At 18.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I GuildhallCO12 3DB
• Grade II* 10, King's Quay StreetCO12 3EU
• Grade II* 34 and 35, Church StreetCO12 3ED
• Grade II* 42 and 42a, Church StreetCO12 3EA
• Grade II* Church of St NicholasCO12 3ES
• Grade II* Electric Palace CinemaCO12 3EJ
• Grade II* High HouseCO12 3ES
• Grade II* High LighthouseCO12 3DQ
• Grade II* Number 26 and Frontage Wall to South EastCO12 3EE
• Grade II* Old Naval Yard CraneCO12 3NH
• Grade II* The Old Swan HouseCO12 3EE
• Grade II 10a and 11, King's Quay Street and 11 St Austin's LaneCO12 3EU
• Grade II 10 and 11, Eastgate StreetCO12 3HH
• Grade II 10, Market StreetCO12 3ER
• Grade II 12a and 13a, Castlegate StreetCO12 3HA
• Grade II 12a, St Austin's LaneCO12 3EU
• Grade II 13, Austin's LaneCO12 3EU
• Grade II 13, King's Head StreetCO12 3EA
• Grade II 14, 15 and 16, Church StreetCO12 3DS
• Grade II 14 and 15 Castlegate StreetCO12 3HA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Lower Dovercourt0.9 km
• Shotley Gate1.8 km
• Felixstowe South4 km
• Felixstowe5.1 km
• Ramsey5.4 km
• Pin Mill7.6 km
• Great Oakley8.3 km
• Woolverstone9.2 km

About Harwich Conservation Area

Is my property in Harwich Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Harwich Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Harwich?

Properties in Harwich 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