Hill Top and Cathedral Conservation Area

Hill Top and Cathedral is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 5.7 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 23 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 5.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Cathedral of St MichaelCV1 5EP
• Grade I Holy Trinity ChurchCV1 1LN
• Grade I Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley StreetCV1 5QP
• Grade I Remains of the West Front, Nave and Aisles of Coventry PrioryCV1 5EX
• Grade I Ruined Cathedral Church of St MichaelCV1 5RJ
• Grade I St Mary's HallCV1 5RN
• Grade II* 3-5 Priory RowCV1 1FE
• Grade II* County HallCV1 5RJ
• Grade II* Draper's HallCV1 5RN
• Grade II* Former Blue Coat SchoolCV1 1FE
• Grade II* Golden Cross InnCV1 5RF
• Grade II* The CottageCV1 5RJ
• Grade II 10 and 10a Hay LaneCV1 5RF
• Grade II 11, Priory RowCV1 5EP
• Grade II 23 Bayley LaneCV1 5RJ
• Grade II 3-6 Hay LaneCV1 5RF
• Grade II 8, Priory RowCV1 5EX
• Grade II 9 and 10, Priory RowCV1 5EP
• Grade II 9 Hay LaneCV1 5RF
• Grade II Former Ribbon Factory and OfficeCV1 1FE

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• High Street0.2 km
• Lady Herbert's Garden0.3 km
• Greyfriars Green0.6 km
• Spon Street0.7 km
• Far Gosford Street0.8 km
• Naul's Mill1 km
• Spon End1.2 km
• London Road1.3 km

About Hill Top and Cathedral Conservation Area

Is my property in Hill Top and Cathedral Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Hill Top and Cathedral?

Properties in Hill Top and Cathedral 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