Penistone Conservation Area

Penistone is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 17.8 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1974 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 15 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 17.8 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St JohnS36 6DA
• Grade II 104 and 106, High StreetS36 6FA
• Grade II 1 and 3, Market StreetS36 6DA
• Grade II 5 and 7, Market StreetS36 6DZ
• Grade II 8, Market StreetS36 6NA
• Grade II Coal Drops Immediately West of Bridge Under Penistone Woodhead RailwayS36 6EB
• Grade II Cross and Shaft, in Churchyard Approximately 10 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St JohnS36 6DZ
• Grade II Cross Base, in Churchyard, Approximately 5 Metres West of West Door of Church of St JohnS36 6DA
• Grade II Jane Greaves Graveslab in Churchyard, Approximately 2 Metres East of Chancel Door of Church of St JohnS36 6DA
• Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk in Front of ChurchS36 6DZ
• Grade II Lamp Standard in Churchyard Approximately 2 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St JohnS36 6DZ
• Grade II Midland Bank and Bank ChambersS36 6DA
• Grade II Milestone Built Into North Wall of Churchyard at Se 247033S36 6AR
• Grade II Penistone War MemorialS36 6DA
• Grade II Robert Martin Graveslab in Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre West of South Porch of Church of St JohnS36 6DA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Thurlstone1.4 km
• Hoylandswaine2.4 km
• Ingbirchworth3.4 km
• Midhopestones3.7 km
• Langsett4.3 km
• Upper Denby4.6 km
• Upper Midhope4.7 km
• High Flatts5.5 km

About Penistone Conservation Area

Is my property in Penistone Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Penistone?

Properties in Penistone 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