Polruan Conservation Area

Polruan is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 8 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 11 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 8 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Polruan CastlePL23 1PN
• Grade II 25, 27 and 29, Fore StreetPL23 1PQ
• Grade II 38,39 and 42, Fore StreetPL23 1PH
• Grade II General StoresPL23 1PQ
• Grade II Harbour View PentewenPL23 1PB
• Grade II Holly HousePL23 1PQ
• Grade II K6 Telephone KioskPL23 1PQ
• Grade II Lugger Inn and House Adjoining to LeftPL23 1PA
• Grade II Methodist ChapelPL23 1PP
• Grade II Net Lofts Adjoining Lugger InnPL23 1PA
• Grade II Quayside Hotel and Reading RoomsPL23 1PA

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Fowey0.7 km
• Bodinnick1.4 km
• Polkerris3.5 km
• Tywardreath5.4 km
• Lerryn6.3 km
• Lanreath8.1 km
• Polperro8.2 km
• Charlestown9 km

About Polruan Conservation Area

Is my property in Polruan Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Polruan?

Properties in Polruan 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