Higher Town Conservation Area

Higher Town is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 24 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1975 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 44 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Parish Church of St MichaelTA24 5JS
• Grade II 11, Church StreetTA24 5JU
• Grade II 1,3 and 5, Church StreetTA24 5JX
• Grade II 14 and 16, Middle StreetTA24 5JH
• Grade II 1, Middle StreetTA24 5JH
• Grade II 1, the CrossTA24 5JW
• Grade II 22, Vicarage RoadTA24 5JT
• Grade II 25, Vicarage RoadTA24 5RP
• Grade II 3, 5 and 7, Middle StreetTA24 5JH
• Grade II 3 and 5, the CrossTA24 5JW
• Grade II 5, Church StepsTA24 5JS
• Grade II 7-19, the CrossTA24 5JW
• Grade II 7, Church StepsTA24 5JS
• Grade II 9 and 11, Middle StreetTA24 5JH
• Grade II 9, Church StepsTA24 5JS
• Grade II Church Farm Cottages and Attached WallTA24 5JR
• Grade II ClevelandTA24 5RZ
• Grade II Cross Approximately 30 Metres to the North of Parish Church of St MichaelTA24 5JR
• Grade II Elgin TowerTA24 5QF
• Grade II Falkland CottaeTA24 5JH

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Quay Street0.4 km
• Wellington Square0.6 km
• Whitegate Road1.2 km
• Woodcombe1.5 km
• Alcombe2 km
• Dunster3.8 km
• Ranscombe Farm4.1 km
• Wootton Courtenay4.6 km

About Higher Town Conservation Area

Is my property in Higher Town Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Higher Town?

Properties in Higher Town 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