The Downs Conservation Area

The Downs is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. The area covers approximately 318 hectares.

At 318 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Clifton Suspension BridgeBS8 4BD
• Grade II* Clifton ObservatoryBS8 3NA
• Grade II* CoteBS9 3UR
• Grade II* Memorial to the 79th RegimentBS8 4AN
• Grade II* Monument to William Pitt, Earl of ChathamBS8 4AN
• Grade II 18 and 19, DownleazeBS9 1LT
• Grade II 1 and 2 Home Farm CottagesBS9 1AF
• Grade II 1, RockleazeBS9 1ND
• Grade II 2 and 3, RockleazeBS9 1ND
• Grade II 4 and 5, RockleazeBS9 1ND
• Grade II 6 and 7, RockleazeBS9 1NE
• Grade II 8 and 9, RockleazeBS9 1NE
• Grade II Alderman Proctor's Drinking FountainBS8 3HT
• Grade II Ashbourne HouseBS9 4EX
• Grade II Badminton School and Attached Wall and DoorwayBS9 3BA
• Grade II Belmont Lodge GrasmereBS9 1NE
• Grade II Carfax CourtBS6 6XG
• Grade II Coach House to Numbers 18 and 19BS9 1LT
• Grade II Cote LodgeBS9 3US
• Grade II Cretehill HouseBS9 3UW

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Sneyd Park1.1 km
• Whiteladies Road1.2 km
• Cotham and Redland1.6 km
• Clifton1.8 km
• Gloucester Road2.2 km
• Tyndall's Park2.2 km
• Kingsdown2.2 km
• Leighwoods2.3 km

About The Downs Conservation Area

Is my property in The Downs Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in The Downs?

Properties in The Downs 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