South Molton Conservation Area

South Molton is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 17.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1973 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 78 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 17.1 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 MagdaleneEX36 3AN
• Grade I Guild Hall (Including Borough Museum)EX36 3AB
• Grade II* Public Market and Assembly RoomEX36 3AB
• Grade II 100, East StreetEX36 3DF
• Grade II 112, East StreetEX36 3DB
• Grade II 113, East StreetEX36 3DB
• Grade II 11, South StreetEX36 4AA
• Grade II 12, Duke StreetEX36 3AL
• Grade II 136, East StreetEX36 3DJ
• Grade II 137, East StreetEX36 3BU
• Grade II 138, East StreetEX36 3BU
• Grade II 139, East StreetEX36 3BU
• Grade II 140, East StreetEX36 3DJ
• Grade II 141, East StreetEX36 3DJ
• Grade II 16 and 17, South StreetEX36 4AG
• Grade II 17, 18 and 19, Broad StreetEX36 3AG
• Grade II 1, King StreetEX36 3BL
• Grade II 20 and 21, Broad StreetEX36 3AQ
• Grade II 21, East StreetEX36 3DB
• Grade II 22 and 23, Broad StreetEX36 3AQ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• North Molton4.6 km
• Bishop's Nympton4.8 km
• King's Nympton7.2 km
• Chittlehampton7.9 km
• Molland9.5 km
• Swimbridge10.4 km
• Knowstone11.6 km
• Chulmleigh12 km

About South Molton Conservation Area

Is my property in South Molton Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in South Molton?

Properties in South Molton 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