Towcester Conservation Area
Towcester is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 20.7 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 85 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 20.7 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Church of St LawrenceNN12 6YY
- Grade II* 157, Watling Street WestNN12 6BU
- Grade II* Number 88 (the Chantry House) and Attached Forecourt Walls and GatewayNN12 6WN
- Grade II 112, Watling Street EastNN12 6BT
- Grade II 114 and 116, Watling Street EastNN12 6BT
- Grade II 118, Watling Street EastNN12 6BT
- Grade II 122 and 124, Watling Street EastNN12 6BT
- Grade II 126, Watling Street EastNN12 6BT
- Grade II 128 and 130, Watling Street EastNN12 6YZ
- Grade II 12 and 14, Park StreetNN12 6DQ
- Grade II 131, Watling Street WestNN12 6DT
- Grade II 132, Watling Street EastNN12 6YZ
- Grade II 134, Watling Street EastNN12 6YZ
- Grade II 150, Watling Street EastNN12 6LD
- Grade II 154, Watling Street EastNN12 6DD
- Grade II 159 and 161, Watling Street WestNN12 6BU
- Grade II 163/5, Watling Street WestNN12 6BU
- Grade II 167, Watling Street WestNN12 6JX
- Grade II 169, Watling Street WestNN12 6JX
- Grade II 16, Park StreetNN12 6DQ
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Easton Neston1.3 km
- Hulcote1.8 km
- Tiffield3 km
- Grand Union Canal4.4 km
- Bradden4.6 km
- Abthorpe4.8 km
- Alderton5 km
- Silverstone5.1 km
About Towcester Conservation Area
- Is my property in Towcester Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Towcester Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Towcester?
- Properties in Towcester 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