Old Town West Conservation Area

Old Town West is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 6.8 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 48 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 6.8 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St MichaelSO14 2AD
• Grade I King John's Palace (Situated to West of Tudor House Museum)SO14 2AZ
• Grade I Medieval Merchant's HouseSO14 2DZ
• Grade I Section of Wall Running West From Bargate to Arundel Tower and Then South to Point Just South of Castle Water Gate. It Includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, the 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle VaultSO14 2DD
• Grade I Sections of Wall Running South Along Esplanade From South-West Corner of Simnel Street to University Air Squadron Headquarters at South End of Bugle Street. Includes the Arcades, the West Gate, Blue Anchor Postern and Biddles Gate Town WallsSO14 2AZ
• Grade I The Wool HouseSO14 2AN
• Grade I Tudor House MuseumSO14 2DX
• Grade II* 11 and 13, Bugle StreetSO14 2AL
• Grade II* 48, Bugle StreetSO14 2AG
• Grade II* 49, Bugle StreetSO14 2AG
• Grade II* Bugle HouseSO14 2AG
• Grade II* Southampton Castle Wall Running From Forest View to Castle LaneSO14 2DT
• Grade II* The UndercroftSO14 2BJ
• Grade II* Tudor Merchants HallSO14 2AZ
• Grade II 11, St Michael's SquareSO14 2AD
• Grade II 1a, Bugle StreetSO14 2AN
• Grade II 1 and 3, Bugle StreetSO14 2AN
• Grade II 2 Carved Stone Pedestals in the Grounds of Tudor House MuseumSO14 2AG
• Grade II 38-42, Bugle StreetSO14 2AH
• Grade II 43, Bugle StreetSO14 2AG

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Old Town North0.2 km
• Old Town South0.3 km
• Oxford Street0.5 km
• Canute Road0.7 km
• Carlton Crescent1.5 km
• Cranbury Place1.7 km
• The Avenue2 km
• Old Woolston 12.1 km

About Old Town West Conservation Area

Is my property in Old Town West Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Old Town West?

Properties in Old Town West 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