Lemsford Conservation Area
Lemsford is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8.5 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 12 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 8.5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II 20, Lemsford VillageAL8 7TN
- Grade II 22 and 24, Lemsford VillageAL8 7TN
- Grade II Bridge HouseAL8 7TP
- Grade II Bridge Over River Lea or LeeAL8 7TP
- Grade II Church of St John the EvangelistAL8 7TT
- Grade II Lemsford MillAL8 7TW
- Grade II Mill CottageAL8 7TW
- Grade II Number 37 Including OuthouseAL8 7TP
- Grade II The Mill HouseAL8 7TW
- Grade II The Old CottageAL8 7TR
- Grade II The Sun InnAL8 7TP
- Grade II Three Outbuildings to North,North-West of Lemsford MillAL8 7TW
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Welwyn Garden City1.6 km
- Ayot Green1.8 km
- Water End2.1 km
- Peartree2.4 km
- Beehive3.5 km
- Old Hatfield4 km
- Welwyn4.1 km
- Wheathampstead4.6 km
About Lemsford Conservation Area
- Is my property in Lemsford Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Lemsford Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Lemsford?
- Properties in Lemsford 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