Portland Square, Workington Conservation Area

Portland Square, Workington is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 11.3 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 23 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 11.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Helena Thompson Museum and Former StablesCA14 4DP
• Grade II 10, Portland StreetCA14 4BH
• Grade II 11, Christian StreetCA14 4BP
• Grade II 15a, 17 and 19, Portland SquareCA14 4BW
• Grade II 15, Curwen StreetCA14 4BD
• Grade II 1 and 3, Market PlaceCA14 4AX
• Grade II 1, Christian StreetCA14 4BH
• Grade II 21, Portland SquareCA14 4BW
• Grade II 28 and 30, Curwen StreetCA14 4BD
• Grade II 6, Market PlaceCA14 4EF
• Grade II 7 and 9, Curwen StreetCA14 4BE
• Grade II 8, Portland StreetCA14 4BQ
• Grade II Curwen and Co. SolicitorsCA14 4BH
• Grade II Green Dragon HotelCA14 4BH
• Grade II Ladies' HairdresserCA14 4AU
• Grade II Lamp-Post Opposite Green Dragon HotelCA14 4BH
• Grade II No.18 and Adjoining HouseCA14 4BN
• Grade II No 1 and Adjoining Shops and Extension WallCA14 4BE
• Grade II Nos. 11 and 13 and Rear CottageCA14 4BD
• Grade II Storeroom for Newsdale ConstructionCA14 4DS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Brow Top, Workington0.5 km
• St Michaels, Workington1.1 km
• Greysouthen6.4 km
• Maryport8.7 km
• Papcastle10.8 km
• Whitehaven Town Centre10.8 km
• Whitehaven Corkickle11.5 km
• Cockermouth11.6 km

About Portland Square, Workington Conservation Area

Is my property in Portland Square, Workington Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Portland Square, Workington?

Properties in Portland Square, Workington 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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