Orwell Conservation Area

Orwell is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8.6 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. Within the conservation area there are 31 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 8.6 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St AndrewSG8 5TH
• Grade II 10, 12, High StreetSG8 5QS
• Grade II 11, Fishers LaneSG8 5TH
• Grade II 13, High StreetSG8 5QY
• Grade II 16, 18, High StreetSG8 5QY
• Grade II 20, High StreetSG8 5QY
• Grade II 26, High StreetSG8 5QN
• Grade II 28, High StreetSG8 5QN
• Grade II 31, High StreetSG8 5QN
• Grade II 43, High StreetSG8 5QN
• Grade II 4, Town Green RoadSG8 5TH
• Grade II 50, High StreetSG8 5QN
• Grade II 55, High StreetSG8 5QN
• Grade II 59, High StreetSG8 5QN
• Grade II 62, High StreetSG8 5QR
• Grade II 6, 8, Town Green RoadSG8 5TH
• Grade II 7, High StreetSG8 5QS
• Grade II 85 High StreetSG8 5QR
• Grade II 89, High StreetSG8 5QR
• Grade II 8, High StreetSG8 5QS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Barrington3 km
• Harlton3 km
• Shepreth3.9 km
• Meldreth4.1 km
• Haslingfield4.4 km
• Foxton5 km
• Kingston5.2 km
• Comberton St Mary's5.5 km

About Orwell Conservation Area

Is my property in Orwell Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Orwell?

Properties in Orwell 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