Rainham Conservation Area
Rainham is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 1 November 1977. The area covers approximately 4 hectares.
At 4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St MargaretME8 8AA
- Grade II 174, High StreetME8 8AT
- Grade II Durland HouseME8 8EW
- Grade II Headstone of Children of Will Scott, Approximately 20 Metres South of Church of St MargaretME8 8LB
- Grade II Headstone of Thomas Lane, Approximately 15 Metres South of Church of St MargaretME8 8LB
- Grade II Oasthouses and TheatreME8 8AG
- Grade II Obelisk Tomb of John Chambers, Approximately 5 Metres South West of Church of St MargaretME8 8AA
- Grade II Pair of Chest Tombs Approximately 5 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St MargaretME8 8AF
- Grade II Rainham War MemorialME8 7JJ
- Grade II The Green Lion HotelME8 8AD
- Grade II The Old ParsonageME8 8AD
- Grade II Walls Surrounding Churchyard of Church of St MargaretME8 8AF
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Moor Street1.1 km
- Meresborough1.6 km
- Lower Rainham1.8 km
- Lower Twydall2.5 km
- Hartlip Village2.6 km
- Upchurch3 km
- Newington Manor4.1 km
- Gillingham Park4.2 km
About Rainham Conservation Area
- Is my property in Rainham Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Rainham Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Rainham?
- Properties in Rainham 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