Ripon Conservation Area
Ripon is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 120.2 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 252 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 120.2 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Chapel of the Hospital of St Mary MagdaleneHG4 1HU
- Grade I Obelisk HG4 1BN
- Grade I Ripon Minster (Cathedral Church of St Peter and Wilfrid)HG4 1QT
- Grade II* Church of St WilfridHG4 2AB
- Grade II* Deans CroftHG4 1LX
- Grade II* Gazebos in Gardens of Numbers 7 and 8HG4 2AW
- Grade II* Minster HouseHG4 1QP
- Grade II* Remains of the Medieval St Anne's HospitalHG4 1QP
- Grade II* Ripon Town HallHG4 1DD
- Grade II* St Agnes HouseHG4 1QR
- Grade II* The Court HouseHG4 1PD
- Grade II* The Old DeaneryHG4 1QS
- Grade II* The Old HallHG4 1QP
- Grade II* The Wakeman's HouseHG4 2BL
- Grade II* Thorpe Prebend HouseHG4 1QP
- Grade II 10, 11 and 11a, WestgateHG4 2AR
- Grade II 10-13, Coltsgate HillHG4 2AB
- Grade II 10 and 11, KirkgateHG4 1WA
- Grade II 10, Park StreetHG4 2AY
- Grade II 10, Queen StreetHG4 1ED
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Bishopton1.2 km
- Studley Roger2.5 km
- Bishop Monkton5.3 km
- Wath (Ripon)5.8 km
- Baldersby St James7.7 km
- Burton Leonard7.8 km
- Roecliffe8.5 km
- West Tanfield8.5 km
About Ripon Conservation Area
- Is my property in Ripon Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Ripon Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Ripon?
- Properties in Ripon 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