Sopley Conservation Area
Sopley is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 127.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1976 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 13 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 127.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Church of St Michael and All AngelsBH23 7AU
- Grade II 11, Priest LaneBH23 7BA
- Grade II 19 and 20, Ringwood Road B3347BH23 7AX
- Grade II 9 and 10, Priest LaneBH23 7BA
- Grade II Gate, Gate Piers, Lamp and Railed Wall at Entrance to Moorlands Bible CollegeBH23 7AT
- Grade II Granary in Front of the Byre, Sopley FarmBH23 7AY
- Grade II Lodge at Entrance to Moorlands Bible CollegeBH23 7AT
- Grade II MilestoneBH23 7AT
- Grade II North LodgeBH23 7AY
- Grade II Sarcophagus 15 Metres South-East of Church of St Michael and All AngelsBH23 7AU
- Grade II SmugglersBH23 7AY
- Grade II Sopley MillBH23 7AU
- Grade II The WoolpackBH23 7AY
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Winkton1.1 km
- Burton2.8 km
- Hurn2.8 km
- Holdenhurst Village3 km
- Christchurch Hospital3 km
- Holdenhurst3.6 km
- Avon Buildings3.7 km
- Purewell4.2 km
About Sopley Conservation Area
- Is my property in Sopley Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Sopley Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Sopley?
- Properties in Sopley 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