Tavistock Conservation Area

Tavistock is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 108.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1972 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 153 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 108.6 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Abbey GatehousePL19 0FW
• Grade I Betsy Grimbal's Tower, the VicaragePL19 8AZ
• Grade I Porch to Abbot's Hall in Grounds of Bedford HotelPL19 8BB
• Grade I Remains of North-West Corner of Abbey Cloister and Church Wall in St Eustachius' ChurchyardPL19 8AZ
• Grade II* Church of Our Lady and St Mary MagdalenePL19 8EH
• Grade II* Church of St EustachiusPL19 8AA
• Grade II* Former Guildhall, Police Station, Attached Railings and Boundary WallsPL19 0FW
• Grade II 10, Plymouth RoadPL19 8AY
• Grade II 11 and 12, West StreetPL19 8FG
• Grade II 11 and 13, Plymouth RoadPL19 8AU
• Grade II 11, King StreetPL19 0DE
• Grade II 1,2 and 2a, Dolvin RoadPL19 9EY
• Grade II 12, Plymouth RoadPL19 8AY
• Grade II 13-18, Dolvin RoadPL19 9EA
• Grade II 13, West StreetPL19 8FG
• Grade II 15 and 17, Plymouth RoadPL19 8HH
• Grade II 16, Plymouth RoadPL19 8BD
• Grade II 16, West StreetPL19 8AJ
• Grade II 17, Ford StreetPL19 8DY
• Grade II 18-21, Market StreetPL19 0DE

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Whitchurch1.9 km
• Lamerton4.1 km
• Tavistock and Bere Alston Railway Line5.1 km
• Mary Tavy5.2 km
• Horrabridge5.6 km
• Buckland Monachorum6.1 km
• Walkhampton6.9 km
• North Brentor7 km

About Tavistock Conservation Area

Is my property in Tavistock Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Tavistock?

Properties in Tavistock 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