St Osyth Conservation Area
St Osyth is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 149.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 54 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 149.6 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St Peter and St PaulCO16 8NU
- Grade I St Osyth's Priory, Gatehouse and East and West Flanking RangesCO16 8NZ
- Grade I St Osyth's Priory Ruined East Ranges of the Darcy House Including the Tower and ChapelCO16 8NZ
- Grade I St Osyth's Priory: the Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (Formerly Listed As the Convalescent Home).CO16 8NZ
- Grade II* Little Priory the Old HouseCO16 8RP
- Grade II* St Osyth's Priory Boundary WallsCO16 8NY
- Grade II* St Osyth's Priory, Tithe Barn Adjoining the West Range of GatehouseCO16 8NZ
- Grade II* St Osyth's Priory: West Barn and Baliffs CottageCO16 8NZ
- Grade II 1-4, Church SquareCO16 8NU
- Grade II 31 and 33, Mill StreetCO16 8EJ
- Grade II 3, 5 and 7, Spring RoadCO16 8RN
- Grade II 36 and 38, Colchester RoadCO16 8HA
- Grade II 37, 39 and 41, Spring LaneCO16 8RH
- Grade II 45, 47 and 49, Mill StreetCO16 8EJ
- Grade II 46 and 48, Spring LaneCO16 8RJ
- Grade II 4, Spring RoadCO16 8RN
- Grade II Abbey National Building Society Offices Bretts StoresCO16 8RN
- Grade II Anvil Cottage Adjacent to West of Church Cottage and St EdmundsburyCO16 8NU
- Grade II Bay HouseCO16 8RP
- Grade II Bg Stores at Corner of Colchester Road St Osyth Diy Centre at Corner of Colchester RoadCO16 8RN
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Brightlingsea3.2 km
- Brightlingse Hall and All Saints Church4.9 km
- Great Bentley5.9 km
- Great Clacton5.9 km
- Clacton Seafront6.1 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken Station and Maltings8 km
- Tendring8.5 km
- Thorpe-Le-Soken8.7 km
About St Osyth Conservation Area
- Is my property in St Osyth Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the St Osyth Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in St Osyth?
- Properties in St Osyth 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