Markyate Conservation Area

Markyate is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 7.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 32 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 7.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II 13, Albert StreetAL3 8HY
• Grade II 40, High StreetAL3 8PA
• Grade II 44/44a and 46, High StreetAL3 8PA
• Grade II 47, High StreetAL3 8PB
• Grade II 48, 48a, 48b and 48c, High StreetAL3 8HZ
• Grade II 49, High StreetAL3 8PB
• Grade II 58, 60 and 62, High StreetAL3 8HZ
• Grade II 59, 61, 63 and 65, High StreetAL3 8PJ
• Grade II 64, High StreetAL3 8JG
• Grade II 72, High StreetAL3 8LF
• Grade II 74, High StreetAL3 8LF
• Grade II 81, High StreetAL3 8HZ
• Grade II 8, 8a, 8c, 8b, 10 and 10a, Pickford RoadAL3 8RU
• Grade II 93, High StreetAL3 8JG
• Grade II 97 and 99, High StreetAL3 8JG
• Grade II 9 and 11, Albert StreetAL3 8HY
• Grade II Cavendish HouseAL3 8PH
• Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjoining Number 40AL3 8PA
• Grade II Number 34 and Adjoining Entrance Screen on NorthAL3 8PB
• Grade II Numbers 117, 119 the Old Red Lion House, and 121AL3 8LG

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Flamsted2.6 km
• Luton South4.8 km
• Rothesay5.2 km
• Town Centre5.6 km
• Plaiters Lea5.9 km
• Great Gaddesden6.2 km
• Redbourn6.2 km
• High Town6.3 km

About Markyate Conservation Area

Is my property in Markyate Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Markyate?

Properties in Markyate 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