Porlock Conservation Area
Porlock is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 20.9 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1984, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 11 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 20.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St DubriciusTA24 8LB
- Grade II* Doverhay Reading Room and Cottage Abutting North EndTA24 8QB
- Grade II Cape's Stores Old Rose and CrownTA24 8LB
- Grade II Chantry CottageTA24 8LB
- Grade II Churchyard Cross, About 10 Metres North East of Porch, Church of St DubriciusTA24 8LB
- Grade II Doverhay Cottage and Wall Fronting RoadTA24 8LQ
- Grade II Doverhay House and Doverhay LodgeTA24 8LQ
- Grade II Higher Doverhay FarmhouseTA24 8LZ
- Grade II Porlock Rectory and Walls Enclosing Garden on North FrontTA24 8QL
- Grade II The Gables HotelTA24 8QA
- Grade II The Ship InnTA24 8QD
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Bossington and West Lynch1.9 km
- Allerford1.9 km
- Porlock Weir2.8 km
- Luccombe3.2 km
- Selworthy3.2 km
- Wootton Courtenay6.1 km
- Woodcombe6.7 km
- Ranscombe Farm7 km
About Porlock Conservation Area
- Is my property in Porlock Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Porlock Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Porlock?
- Properties in Porlock 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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