Portesham Conservation Area

Portesham is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 21.7 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 22 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 21.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Parish Church of St PeterDT3 4ET
• Grade II* Manor House and StablesDT3 4HD
• Grade II Chestnut CottagesDT3 4ET
• Grade II Dowand Monument, 3 Metres South of Parish Church of St Peter, Porch in the Church YardDT3 4ET
• Grade II Front Walls and Railings 15 Metres South-East of Portesham HouseDT3 4LH
• Grade II Hampton CottageDT3 4EZ
• Grade II Hawkins Monument 5 Metres North of Parish Church of St Peter, North Aisle, in the Church YardDT3 4ET
• Grade II Manor FarmhouseDT3 4PH
• Grade II Monument Unidentified, 18 Metres South-East of Parish Church of St Peter, Porch in the Church YardDT3 4ET
• Grade II Monument Unidentified, 25 Metres South-South-West of Parish Church of St Peter, Porch in the Church YardDT3 4HB
• Grade II Monument Unidentified, 28 Metres South South East of Parish Church of St Peter, Porch in ChurchyardDT3 4ET
• Grade II Portesham HouseDT3 4LH
• Grade II Portesham War MemorialDT3 4ET
• Grade II Russell Monument, 20 Metres South-West of Parish Church of St Peter, Porch in the Church YardDT3 4HB
• Grade II Samson Monument, 5 Metres North of Parish Church of St Peter Chancel, in the Church YardDT3 4ET
• Grade II Shepherd's CottageDT3 4FA
• Grade II The KnappDT3 4HD
• Grade II Thornhyll Monument, 4 Metres South of Parish Church of St Peter, Porch in the Church YardDT3 4ET
• Grade II Three Unidentified Monuments 4-8 Metres North of Parish Church of St Peter, North Aisle, in the Church YardDT3 4ET
• Grade II Trafalgar HouseDT3 4FY

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Abbotsbury2.9 km
• Littlebredy3.4 km
• Langton Herring3.5 km
• Winterbourne Steepleton4.7 km
• Winterbourne Abbas4.9 km
• Long Bredy5.3 km
• Winterborne St Martin5.4 km
• Upwey6.5 km

About Portesham Conservation Area

Is my property in Portesham Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Portesham?

Properties in Portesham 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