Lympstone Conservation Area

Lympstone is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 19.7 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1973 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 54 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 19.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Parish Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin MaryEX8 5JU
• Grade II 4,5,6,7, StrandEX8 5EZ
• Grade II Alwyne Smeath's CottagesEX8 5JH
• Grade II Baker's CottagesEX8 5LP
• Grade II BellhangersEX8 5JU
• Grade II Berry CottageEX8 5LP
• Grade II Bridge CottagesEX8 5ET
• Grade II Bridge CottagesEX8 5ES
• Grade II Bridge Cottages and Adjacent Shop (Hodge the Baker)EX8 5ER
• Grade II Bridgethorpe and Front Wall to GardenEX8 5JR
• Grade II Bronte HouseEX8 5LS
• Grade II Clay's CottageEX8 5JR
• Grade II Clay's CottageEX8 5JR
• Grade II Cliffe CottageEX8 5HA
• Grade II DinglesEX8 5JH
• Grade II EleanorsEX8 5JH
• Grade II Elmside, Bass's Orchard and Lavender CottageEX8 5LE
• Grade II FerndaleEX8 5JS
• Grade II FigginsEX8 5JT
• Grade II HaresEX8 5JX

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Woodbury3.4 km
• Kenton3.6 km
• Exmouth3.6 km
• Cockwood Sod3.7 km
• Topsham4.6 km
• Budleigh Salterton7.3 km
• East Budleigh7.4 km
• Kenn7.5 km

About Lympstone Conservation Area

Is my property in Lympstone Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Lympstone?

Properties in Lympstone 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