Lady Herbert's Garden Conservation Area
Lady Herbert's Garden is a small conservation area in England, covering approximately 4.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area includes 9 listed buildings recognised for their heritage value.
At 4.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I City GateCV1 1JQ
- Grade I Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell GateCV1 1JA
- Grade I The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel)CV1 1JD
- Grade II Boundary Wall and Gates on West Side of Lady Herberts Garden From Cook Street Gate to Swanswell GateCV1 1JQ
- Grade II Garden Shelter and Platform 50m North-East of Lady Herberts HomesCV1 1JQ
- Grade II Gateway and Boundary Wall at Cook Street Entrance to Lady Herberts GardenCV1 1JQ
- Grade II Gateway and Boundary Wall at Swanswell Entrance to Lady Herberts GardenCV1 1JA
- Grade II Northern Block at Lady Herberts HomesCV1 1JQ
- Grade II Southern Block at Lady Herberts HomesCV1 1JQ
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Hill Top and Cathedral0.3 km
- High Street0.5 km
- Spon Street0.6 km
- Naul's Mill0.7 km
- Greyfriars Green0.8 km
- Far Gosford Street1 km
- Spon End1.1 km
- London Road1.6 km
About Lady Herbert's Garden Conservation Area
- Is my property in Lady Herbert's Garden Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Lady Herbert's Garden Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Lady Herbert's Garden?
- Properties in Lady Herbert's Garden 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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