Shrewsbury Conservation Area
Shrewsbury is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 388 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 727 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 388 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I 71, 72 and 73, Wyle CopSY1 1XP
- Grade I Abbey Church of the Holy CrossSY2 6BS
- Grade I Church of St ChadSY1 1JX
- Grade I Church of St MarySY1 1DX
- Grade I Council House Gatehouse and GatewaySY1 2AU
- Grade I LibrarySY1 2AS
- Grade I Old Market HallSY1 1YA
- Grade I Refectory Pulpit Approximately 40 Metres South of Abbey HouseSY2 6AH
- Grade I Shrewsbury CastleSY1 2AB
- Grade I Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Cross BuildingSY1 2SZ
- Grade I Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Flax WarehouseSY1 2SZ
- Grade I Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings: Spinning MillSY1 2SZ
- Grade I The Abbot's HouseSY1 1UW
- Grade I The Lion HotelSY1 1UY
- Grade I The Trotting Horse BuildingSY1 1XA
- Grade II* 10, BelmontSY1 1TE
- Grade II* 113 and 114, FrankwellSY3 8JU
- Grade II* 126 and 127, FrankwellSY3 8JU
- Grade II* 14 and 15, BelmontSY1 1TQ
- Grade II* 14, St Mary's StreetSY1 1EQ
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Belle Vue0.9 km
- Meole Brace2.1 km
- Harlescott3.6 km
- Upton Magna6.2 km
- Condover6.8 km
- Astley7.2 km
- Ford8.1 km
- Plealey8.9 km
About Shrewsbury Conservation Area
- Is my property in Shrewsbury Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Shrewsbury Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Shrewsbury?
- Properties in Shrewsbury 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