Lower Benefield Conservation Area

Lower Benefield is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 17.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1977 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 16 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 17.1 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Church of St. MaryPE8 5AF
• Grade II 11, Lower BenefieldPE8 5AF
• Grade II 14 and 15, Lower BenefieldPE8 5AF
• Grade II 25 and 26, Lower BenefieldPE8 5AE
• Grade II 9, Lower BenefieldPE8 5AF
• Grade II Banhaw FarmhousePE8 5AE
• Grade II Benefield Post OfficePE8 5AE
• Grade II Berkeley HousePE8 5AE
• Grade II Brook FarmhousePE8 5AE
• Grade II Church of St Mary, Chest Tomb 1 Metre South West of South AislePE8 5AF
• Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk Immediately South West of Number 14PE8 5AF
• Grade II Manor FarmhousePE8 5AF
• Grade II Number 10 Messuage Farmhouse and Attached OutbuildingPE8 5AF
• Grade II OutbuildingPE8 5AE
• Grade II Rectory Farmhouse and Attached FarmbuildingsPE8 5AF
• Grade II War MemorialPE8 5AF

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Upper Benefield1.3 km
• Oundle5 km
• Pilton5.5 km
• Wadenhoe5.6 km
• Brigstock5.7 km
• Cotterstock5.9 km
• Deene5.9 km
• Bulwick6.2 km

About Lower Benefield Conservation Area

Is my property in Lower Benefield Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Lower Benefield Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Lower Benefield?

Properties in Lower Benefield 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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