Shaftesbury Conservation Area

Shaftesbury is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 80.2 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1970 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 235 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Park WallSP7 8JP
• Grade I The Remains of Shaftesbury AbbeySP7 8JR
• Grade II* Church of St PeterSP7 8LY
• Grade II* Ox HouseSP7 8AX
• Grade II* The Grosvenor Arms HotelSP7 8JA
• Grade II 101, St James StreetSP7 8HG
• Grade II 11 and 13, High StreetSP7 8JS
• Grade II 11, Gold HillSP7 8HB
• Grade II 12, Gold HillSP7 8HB
• Grade II 12, High StreetSP7 8JU
• Grade II 13, Gold HillSP7 8HB
• Grade II 14, High StreetSP7 8JS
• Grade II 14, Parsons PoolSP7 8AP
• Grade II 1-5, the BartonsSP7 8LN
• Grade II 16, 18 and 18a, High StreetSP7 8JS
• Grade II 16-20, Layton LaneSP7 8EZ
• Grade II 16-22, St James StreetSP7 8HA
• Grade II 16 and 17, Gold HillSP7 8HB
• Grade II 16, Haimes LaneSP7 8AU
• Grade II 17, Bell StreetSP7 8AR

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Motcombe2.6 km
• Compton Abbas4.5 km
• Donhead St Mary4.9 km
• Semley5.1 km
• Donhead St Andrew5.8 km
• Fontmell Magna6.1 km
• Gillingham6.6 km
• Stour Provost6.9 km

About Shaftesbury Conservation Area

Is my property in Shaftesbury Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Shaftesbury Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Shaftesbury?

Properties in Shaftesbury 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