Leicester Square Conservation Area
Leicester Square is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. The area covers approximately 5 hectares.
At 5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of Notre Dame De FranceWC2H 7BX
- Grade II 1, Charing Cross Road Wc2WC2H 0HA
- Grade II 34 and 35, Lisle Street Wc2WC2H 7BD
- Grade II Prince of Wales TheatreW1D 6BU
- Grade II The London Hippodrome, Crown Public House, and 7-10 Cranbourn StreetWC2H 7JH
- Grade II Westminster Reference LibraryWC2H 7HN
- Grade II William Shakespeare Statue and Fountain with Busts of Hogarth, Hunter,Newton and Reynolds in Garden of SquareWC2H 7DE
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Leicester Square0 km
- Chinatown0.1 km
- Chinatown0.1 km
- Haymarket0.2 km
- Haymarket0.2 km
- Trafalgar Square0.3 km
- Trafalgar Square0.3 km
- Soho0.5 km
About Leicester Square Conservation Area
- Is my property in Leicester Square Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Leicester Square Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Leicester Square?
- Properties in Leicester Square 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