Sowton Conservation Area

Sowton is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 10.7 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 19 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 10.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Parish Church of St Michael and All AngelsEX5 2AF
• Grade II* Lychgate 15 Metres South-East of Sowton Parish ChurchEX5 2AF
• Grade II 11, 12 and 13, Sowton LaneEX5 2AD
• Grade II 14, 15, 16 and 17, Sowton LaneEX5 2AF
• Grade II 3, 4 and 5, Sowton LaneEX5 2AE
• Grade II 9 and 10, Sowton LaneEX5 2AD
• Grade II Clystbeare and Clystbeare CottagesEX5 2AE
• Grade II Court Lodge with Gatepiers and GateEX5 2AD
• Grade II Hart Tomb Stone 10 Metres North of Sowton Parish ChurchEX5 2AF
• Grade II Hole Tomb Stone 2.5 Metres North of Sowton Parish ChurchEX5 2AF
• Grade II K6 Telephone KioskEX5 2AF
• Grade II Railing of Bridge Over a Former Mill Leat, 140 Metres South-South-West of Court Lodge on the Former Drive to Bishops CourtEX5 2AD
• Grade II Set of 3 Tomb Chests 10 Metres South-South-East of Sowton Parish ChurchEX5 2AF
• Grade II Sowton Village HallEX5 2AF
• Grade II Starr's FarmhouseEX5 2AE
• Grade II The Old RectoryEX5 2AD
• Grade II Tomb Chest 12 Metres South-South-East of Sowton Parish ChurchEX5 2AF
• Grade II Venn's Farmhouse and Adjoining Farmbuildings to South-WestEX5 2AE
• Grade II Virginia CottageEX5 2AG

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Heavitree3.8 km
• Mont Le Grand4.3 km
• Broadclyst4.6 km
• Belmont4.7 km
• Topsham4.7 km
• St Leonards4.7 km
• Lower Summerlands4.9 km
• St Sidwell's5.1 km

About Sowton Conservation Area

Is my property in Sowton Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Sowton?

Properties in Sowton 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