Smith Square Conservation Area

Smith Square is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 10.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 76 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 10.4 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 St. John's Smith SquareSW1P 3HA
• Grade II* 11-14, Barton Street Sw1SW1P 3NE
• Grade II* 13-19, Lord North StreetSW1P 3LD
• Grade II* 13, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3LZ
• Grade II* 14, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3LZ
• Grade II* 15, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3LZ
• Grade II* 16 and 17, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3LZ
• Grade II* 16, Great College Street Sw1SW1P 3RX
• Grade II* 17 and 18, Great College StreetSW1P 3RX
• Grade II* 18, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3LZ
• Grade II* 19, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3NQ
• Grade II* 19, Great College Street Sw1SW1P 3RX
• Grade II* 1 and 2 Millbank, the Church Commissioners (Including No 3 Great College Street, No 2 Great Peter Street and Nos 5 and 7 Little College Street)SW1P 3SF
• Grade II* 1 and 2, Smith Square Sw1SW1P 3HS
• Grade II* 1, Barton Street Sw1SW1P 3RX
• Grade II* 1, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3NB
• Grade II* 2 and 3, Cowley Street Sw1SW1P 3NB
• Grade II* 3-5, Smith Square Sw1SW1P 3HS
• Grade II* 3, Barton Street Sw1SW1P 3NG
• Grade II* 4-6, Barton Street Sw1SW1P 3NG

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Smith Square0 km
• Westminster Abbey & Parliament Square0.4 km
• Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square0.4 km
• Albert Embankment0.4 km
• Albert Embankment0.4 km
• Page Street0.4 km
• Page Street0.4 km
• Medway Street0.4 km

About Smith Square Conservation Area

Is my property in Smith Square Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Smith Square?

Properties in Smith Square 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