Southwold Conservation Area

Southwold is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 71.5 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1970 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 143 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St EdmundIP18 6JA
• Grade II* Buckenham HouseIP18 6DZ
• Grade II* Lloyds BankIP18 6EA
• Grade II* Manor House and Manor Gate Including Forecourt WallsIP18 6DL
• Grade II* Sutherland HouseIP18 6HZ
• Grade II 10a, 10b, 10c and 10d, South GreenIP18 6ET
• Grade II 10 and 12, Park LaneIP18 6EU
• Grade II 10, East GreenIP18 6JN
• Grade II 10, Market PlaceIP18 6ED
• Grade II 10, Queen StreetIP18 6EQ
• Grade II 10, Trinity StreetIP18 6JH
• Grade II 1-19, Church StreetIP18 6JG
• Grade II 11 and 13, Market PlaceIP18 6EA
• Grade II 12, Queen StreetIP18 6EQ
• Grade II 13 and 15, High StreetIP18 6AS
• Grade II 13 and 15, Park LaneIP18 6HL
• Grade II 14 and 14a, South GreenIP18 6HA
• Grade II 14, Park LaneIP18 6HL
• Grade II 14, Queen StreetIP18 6EQ
• Grade II 15 and 16, Barnaby GreenIP18 6AP

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Walberswick1.7 km
• Wangford5.1 km
• Blythburgh5.5 km
• Dunwich6.3 km
• Wrentham6.9 km
• Westleton9.7 km
• Darsham10.6 km
• Holton10.6 km

About Southwold Conservation Area

Is my property in Southwold Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Southwold Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Southwold?

Properties in Southwold 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