St Michael's Conservation Area
St Michael's is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 10.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1975 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area includes 10 listed buildings recognised for their heritage value.
At 10.3 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St Michael and All AngelsDH4 4AH
- Grade II* Houghton Le Spring Area Offices of Sunderland District CouncilDH4 4BB
- Grade II* Kepier Grammar SchoolDH4 4AH
- Grade II Arch to West of Church of St Michael and All Angels, Formerly Part of Rectory LodgesDH4 4BB
- Grade II Gilpin HouseDH4 4DN
- Grade II Houghton-Le-Spring War MemorialDH4 4DJ
- Grade II Kepier AlmshousesDH4 4DN
- Grade II Lilburn HouseDH4 4DN
- Grade II The Old Mill Public HouseDH4 4DH
- Grade II The RectoryDH4 4BB
Nearby Conservation Areas
- Nesham Place0.4 km
- Newbottle Village1.7 km
- Silksworth Hall4.6 km
- Pittington Hallgarth6.3 km
- Chester-Le-Street7 km
- Washington Village7.4 km
- Ryhope Village7.7 km
- Sherburn7.8 km
About St Michael's Conservation Area
- Is my property in St Michael's Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the St Michael's Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in St Michael's?
- Properties in St Michael's 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