Thirsk and Sowerby Conservation Area

Thirsk and Sowerby is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 114.3 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1971 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 80 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 114.3 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 MaryYO7 1PW
• Grade II* Church of St OswaldYO7 1JG
• Grade II* Thirsk HallYO7 1PT
• Grade II 10 and 12, KirkgateYO7 1PQ
• Grade II 10 and 12, Market PlaceYO7 1LE
• Grade II 124-130, Front Street, SowerbyYO7 1JH
• Grade II 13, 13a, 15 and 17, CastlegateYO7 1HP
• Grade II 136a, Front Street, SowerbyYO7 1JH
• Grade II 140, Front Street, SowerbyYO7 1QA
• Grade II 14-18, KirkgateYO7 1PQ
• Grade II 142 and 144, Front Street, SowerbyYO7 1JW
• Grade II 146 and 148, Front Street, SowerbyYO7 1JW
• Grade II 15, IngramgateYO7 1DF
• Grade II 172, Front Street, SowerbyYO7 1JN
• Grade II 18-22, Finkle StreetYO7 1DA
• Grade II 19 and 21, Finkle StreetYO7 1DB
• Grade II 1, IngramgateYO7 1DD
• Grade II 21-27, Market PlaceYO7 1HD
• Grade II 21 and 23, KirkgateYO7 1TA
• Grade II 26 and 28, KirkgateYO7 1PL

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Felixkirk4.7 km
• Sandhutton4.8 km
• Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe5.3 km
• Knayton6.1 km
• Topcliffe6.4 km
• Borrowby7.5 km
• Boltby7.7 km
• Baldersby St James8 km

About Thirsk and Sowerby Conservation Area

Is my property in Thirsk and Sowerby Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Thirsk and Sowerby?

Properties in Thirsk and Sowerby 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