Smithfield Conservation Area

Smithfield is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 13.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1971 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 33 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 13.1 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 3 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St Bartholomew the GreatEC1A 7HN
• Grade I Main North Block, East Block, West Block, St Bartholomew's HospitalEC1A 7BE
• Grade I The Gatehouse, St Bartholomew's HospitalEC1A 7BS
• Grade II* Church of St Bartholomew the Less, St Bartholomew's HospitalEC1A 7BE
• Grade II* East Building of Central MarketEC1A 9PQ
• Grade II* Gatehouse to Church of St Bartholomew the GreatEC1A 9DS
• Grade II* Nos. 41 and 42, Cloth FairEC1A 7NT
• Grade II* Screen Wall and Colonnade, St Bartholomew's HospitalEC1A 7BE
• Grade II 39 and 40, Cloth Fair Ec1EC1A 7NT
• Grade II 3 Lamp Standards in Courtyard, St Bartholomew's HospitalEC1A 7BE
• Grade II 43, 44, 45, 46 and 51 Cloth FairEC1A 7NT
• Grade II 4, Snow Hill Ec1EC1A 2DJ
• Grade II Circular Pool with Fountain in Courtyard, St Bartholomew's HospitalEC1A 7BE
• Grade II Double Cattle TroughEC1A 9HZ
• Grade II Drinking Fountain in Centre of GardensEC1A 9JR
• Grade II Founders' Hall Including 39-40 Bartholomew CloseEC1A 7HW
• Grade II Hand and Shears Public HouseEC1A 7HZ
• Grade II K2 Telephone Kiosk, at Junction with West SmithfieldEC1A 7BS
• Grade II K2 Telephone Kiosk in Central Market K2 Telephone Kiosk in Central MarketsEC1M 6HL
• Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk in Central MarketsEC1A 9PQ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Smithfield0 km
• Postman's Park0.3 km
• Postman's Park0.3 km
• Newgate Street0.3 km
• Newgate Street0.3 km
• Charterhouse Square0.3 km
• Charterhouse Square0.3 km
• Charterhouse Square0.3 km

About Smithfield Conservation Area

Is my property in Smithfield Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Smithfield?

Properties in Smithfield 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