Higham Ferrers Conservation Area

Higham Ferrers is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 13.4 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 47 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 13.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Bede HouseNN10 8DL
• Grade I Chantry Chapel of All SoulsNN10 8BT
• Grade I Chichele College, North Range and Attached FoundationsNN10 8DX
• Grade I Chichele College, South and East Ranges and Atttached FoundationsNN10 8DX
• Grade I Church of St MaryNN10 8BT
• Grade I Churchyard Cross Approximately 8 Metres West of Chantry Chapel of All SoulsNN10 8BT
• Grade I Market Cross 56 Metres North of Town HallNN10 8BT
• Grade II* 5, Market SquareNN10 8BP
• Grade II* College HouseNN10 8DX
• Grade II 11, Market SquareNN10 8BT
• Grade II 12, Market SquareNN10 8BT
• Grade II 14, 16 and 16a, College StreetNN10 8DX
• Grade II 1 and 3, Wood StreetNN10 8DJ
• Grade II 1, Hind StileNN10 8BN
• Grade II 21, High StreetNN10 8BL
• Grade II 27, High StreetNN10 8HG
• Grade II 2, High StreetNN10 8BN
• Grade II 2, Market Square (See Details for Further Address Information)NN10 8EA
• Grade II 32, 34 and 36, High StreetNN10 8BL
• Grade II 33 and 35, High StreetNN10 8DD

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Rushden2 km
• Irthlingborough2.5 km
• Finedon5.8 km
• Farndish6 km
• Podington6.2 km
• Wellingborough6.9 km
• Wollaston7.6 km
• Woodford8.3 km

About Higham Ferrers Conservation Area

Is my property in Higham Ferrers Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Higham Ferrers?

Properties in Higham Ferrers 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