Hitchin Conservation Area
Hitchin is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 83.4 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 183 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of Saint MarySG5 1AD
- Grade I The PriorySG5 2DL
- Grade II* 105 and 106, BancroftSG5 1NB
- Grade II* 29, BucklersburySG5 1BB
- Grade II* 31 and 32, Bridge StreetSG5 2DF
- Grade II* 33 and 34, BucklersburySG5 1BG
- Grade II* 8-12, Market PlaceSG5 1DL
- Grade II* 81 and 82, Tilehouse StreetSG5 2DY
- Grade II* Biggin AlmshousesSG5 1AB
- Grade II* Church of the Holy SaviourSG5 1QQ
- Grade II* Manor House GalleriesSG5 1JW
- Grade II* North Eastern Block of Buildings at the British SchoolsSG4 9TT
- Grade II* The Sun HotelSG5 1AF
- Grade II* Western HouseSG5 2TS
- Grade II 101, BancroftSG5 1ND
- Grade II 102 and 102a, BancroftSG5 1ND
- Grade II 103 and 103b, BancroftSG5 1NB
- Grade II 107, 107a and 107b, BancroftSG5 1NB
- Grade II 108 and 109, BancroftSG5 1LT
- Grade II 10 and 11, Sun StreetSG5 2DN
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Butts Close, Hitchin0.8 km
- Hitchin Hill Path0.8 km
- Hitchin Railway and Ransom's Recreation Ground1 km
- Charlton1.5 km
- Gosmore1.9 km
- St Ippolyts2.3 km
- Ickleford2.6 km
- Great Wymondley2.8 km
About Hitchin Conservation Area
- Is my property in Hitchin Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Hitchin Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Hitchin?
- Properties in Hitchin 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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