South Benfleet Conservation Area
South Benfleet is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 6.7 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 12 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 6.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St Mary the VirginSS7 1NZ
- Grade II* The Anchor Inn and Building Attached to RightSS7 1LX
- Grade II 5 and 7, the CloseSS7 1NB
- Grade II Benfleet Conservative ClubSS7 1LW
- Grade II Group of 4 Headstones Between 18 and 22 Metres South East of South Porch of Church of St Mary the VirginSS7 1PP
- Grade II South Benfleet War MemorialSS7 1LX
- Grade II Street Lamp Outside 7 the CloseSS7 1NA
- Grade II Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High StreetSS7 1NZ
- Grade II Table Tomb Approximately 14 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Mary the VirginSS7 1NZ
- Grade II The Half Crown InnSS7 1NZ
- Grade II The Hoy and Helmet InnSS7 1NZ
- Grade II Tombstone of Sir Charles Nicholson and FamilySS7 1NZ
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Florence Gardens3 km
- Leigh Old Town5.9 km
- Leigh6.2 km
- Fobbing6.4 km
- Leigh Cliff6.7 km
- Corringham7.4 km
- Crowstone8.3 km
- Battlesbridge8.6 km
About South Benfleet Conservation Area
- Is my property in South Benfleet Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the South Benfleet Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in South Benfleet?
- Properties in South Benfleet 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