Polstead Conservation Area

Polstead is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 8 February 1973. The area covers approximately 104.3 hectares.

At 104.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St MaryCO6 5BS
• Grade II* Polstead HallCO6 5BS
• Grade II ArboretteCO6 5AH
• Grade II Bells CornerCO6 5AA
• Grade II Bridge CottagesCO6 5AD
• Grade II Brook CottageCO6 5AA
• Grade II CapricornCO6 5AD
• Grade II CobblersCO6 5AL
• Grade II Cock FarmhouseCO6 5WY
• Grade II Corder's HouseCO6 5AH
• Grade II Dovecote to the South of Polstead Ponds FarmhouseCO6 5BP
• Grade II Green Cottage Hillside CottageCO6 5AL
• Grade II Hill HouseCO6 5AL
• Grade II Kings BankCO6 5AL
• Grade II Maria Martens CottageCO6 5AG
• Grade II MaritimeCO6 5AB
• Grade II Martins HillCO6 5AG
• Grade II Mill CottageCO6 5AD
• Grade II New Mill CottageCO6 5AB
• Grade II Oak CottageCO6 5AL

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Stoke by Nayland1.9 km
• Thorington Street3.3 km
• Boxford3.5 km
• Nayland4 km
• Boxted4.7 km
• Higham5 km
• Hadleigh5.8 km
• Kersey6.2 km

About Polstead Conservation Area

Is my property in Polstead Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Polstead?

Properties in Polstead 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