Old Town Conservation Area

Old Town is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 18.9 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 113 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 18.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 4 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Brighton HippodromeBN1 1AL
• Grade II* Old Ship Assembly RoomsBN1 1NR
• Grade II* The Synagogue and Attached GateBN1 1JG
• Grade II 10, Prince Albert StreetBN1 1HE
• Grade II 10 Ship StreetBN1 1JG
• Grade II 11, 12 and 13, Prince Albert StreetBN1 1HE
• Grade II 11, Market StreetBN1 1HH
• Grade II 1, 2 and 3, Black Lion LaneBN1 1NL
• Grade II 1, 2 and 3, Meeting House LaneBN1 1HB
• Grade II 13-16, Ship Street Gardens (See Details for Further Address Information)BN1 1AJ
• Grade II 14a, Ship StreetBN1 1AD
• Grade II 14, Ship StreetBN1 1AE
• Grade II 15b, Prince Albert StreetBN1 1HY
• Grade II 15, East Street (See Details for Further Address Information)BN1 1HP
• Grade II 1-5, Union StreetBN1 1HA
• Grade II 16, Prince Albert StreetBN1 1HF
• Grade II 17 and 17a, Prince Albert StreetBN1 1HF
• Grade II 18 and 19, Prince Albert StreetBN1 1HF
• Grade II 19, Middle StreetBN1 1AL
• Grade II 1a and 2, East Street (See Details for Further Address Information)BN1 1NS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• North Laine0.6 km
• Regency Square0.7 km
• Valley Gardens0.7 km
• Carlton Hill0.8 km
• Montpelier and Clifton Hill0.9 km
• West Hill0.9 km
• East Cliff1.2 km
• Queen's Park1.2 km

About Old Town Conservation Area

Is my property in Old Town Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Old Town?

Properties in Old Town 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