Lewes Conservation Area
Lewes is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 136.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1970 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 504 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 136.1 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Barbican to Lewes Castle and Walls to SouthBN7 1YS
- Grade I Church of St AnneBN7 1RH
- Grade I Church of St John the BaptistBN7 1JH
- Grade I Church of St Michael and RailingsBN7 1XU
- Grade I Jireh Chapel and Sunday School to NorthBN7 2RY
- Grade I Keep to Lewes CastleBN7 1YQ
- Grade I Remains of Inner Gatehouse and Walls to East and WestBN7 1YS
- Grade I Ruins of Lewes PrioryBN7 1HL
- Grade II* All Saint's Community CentreBN7 2LF
- Grade II* Anne of Cleves HouseBN7 1JP
- Grade II* Barbican HouseBN7 1XG
- Grade II* Bull HouseBN7 1YR
- Grade II* Castle Place Nos 165 and 167, and RailingsBN7 1WX
- Grade II* Church of St Thomas at CliffeBN7 2AW
- Grade II* Crown HotelBN7 2NT
- Grade II* Harvey's BreweryBN7 2AP
- Grade II* Lamb HouseBN7 2RA
- Grade II* Law CourtsBN7 1YB
- Grade II* Lewes HouseBN7 2LU
- Grade II* No 111 and Railings to NorthBN7 1XY
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Lewes (Malling Deanery)0.9 km
- Hamsey (Offham)2.7 km
- Iford2.9 km
- Kingston2.9 km
- Rodmell4 km
- Ringmer4.2 km
- Hamsey (Cooksbridge)4.3 km
- Glynde4.5 km
About Lewes Conservation Area
- Is my property in Lewes Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Lewes Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Lewes?
- Properties in Lewes 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