Ovingham Conservation Area

Ovingham is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 20.8 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 17 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 20.8 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St MaryNE42 6AJ
• Grade II* The Old VicarageNE42 6BW
• Grade II 3, Bridge EndNE42 6AB
• Grade II FootbridgeNE42 6BN
• Grade II Garden Terraces C 15 Yards South of Ovingham VicarageNE42 6BW
• Grade II Garden Wall and Gateways C 20 Yards North of Ovingham VicarageNE42 6BW
• Grade II Gatepiers C 2 Yards South-West of Ovingham VicarageNE42 6BW
• Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk to North of Village WellNE42 6AH
• Grade II Memorial to Isaac Jackson C30 Yards South of Church of St MaryNE42 6BW
• Grade II Monuments to Bewick Family C30 Yards South of Church of St MaryNE42 6BW
• Grade II Monument to Catherine Lumley C30 Yards South-West of Church of St MaryNE42 6AH
• Grade II Monument to Dorothy Heslop C10 Yards South of Church of St MaryNE42 6AH
• Grade II Monument to John Newton 1 Yard South of Church of St MaryNE42 6BW
• Grade II Monument to John Wormald C30 Yards West of Church of St MaryNE42 6AQ
• Grade II Ovingham War MemorialNE42 6AB
• Grade II The Village CrossNE42 6AB
• Grade II Village WellNE42 6AH

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Ovington1.9 km
• Horsley2.5 km
• Newton5 km
• Broomley5.9 km
• Low Westwood7.8 km
• Stamfordham8.4 km
• Ebchester8.4 km
• Lintzford9.2 km

About Ovingham Conservation Area

Is my property in Ovingham Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Ovingham?

Properties in Ovingham 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.

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