Market Harborough Conservation Area

Market Harborough is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 18.7 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 70 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 18.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St DionysiusLE16 7NB
• Grade I Old Grammar SchoolLE16 0SB
• Grade II* 43, High StreetLE16 7AQ
• Grade II* Brooke House SchoolLE16 7HY
• Grade II* Congregational ChurchLE16 7AQ
• Grade II* Manor House BuildingsLE16 9PU
• Grade II* The PaddocksLE16 7NX
• Grade II* The Three Swans HotelLE16 7NR
• Grade II 10, Church SquareLE16 0SB
• Grade II 10, the SquareLE16 7PA
• Grade II 12 and 14, Abbey StreetLE16 9AT
• Grade II 12, the SquareLE16 7PA
• Grade II 15 and 16, Church SquareLE16 0SB
• Grade II 16 Church StreetLE16 7AA
• Grade II 1914 to 1918 War MemorialLE16 7PD
• Grade II 1 and 3, Adam and Eve StreetLE16 7LT
• Grade II 1, High StreetLE16 7PE
• Grade II 22, High StreetLE16 7NR
• Grade II 23, High StreetLE16 7NR
• Grade II 26 and 28, Church StreetLE16 7AF

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Grand Union Canal1.7 km
• Great Bowden2 km
• Lubenham2.7 km
• Braybrooke4.2 km
• Foxton4.2 km
• East Langton5.3 km
• Brampton Ash5.7 km
• Gumley6 km

About Market Harborough Conservation Area

Is my property in Market Harborough Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Market Harborough?

Properties in Market Harborough 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