Tower Bridge Conservation Area

Tower Bridge is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 14 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1978 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 16 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 14 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller 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 Tower Bridge (That Part That Lies Within the Borough of Southwark)SE1 2LY
• Grade II Accumulator Tower and Chimney Stack to East Side of Tower Bridge ApproachSE1 2LJ
• Grade II Anise WarehouseSE1 2PU
• Grade II Butlers Grinders and Operators WarehouseSE1 2YN
• Grade II Butlers Wharf Building Butlers Wharf WestSE1 2YE
• Grade II Eagle WharfSE1 2LZ
• Grade II Former London and County BankSE1 2UF
• Grade II Former Tower Bridge Magistrates' Court and Police Station and Attached RailingsSE1 2JX
• Grade II Horseley Down Old Stairs and HardSE1 2LY
• Grade II South London CollegeSE1 2JR
• Grade II Statue on Island Site in Front of South London College and RailingsSE1 2LD
• Grade II The Anchor Tap Public HouseSE1 2LF
• Grade II The Cardamon BuildingSE1 2YR
• Grade II Three BollardsSE1 2XT
• Grade II Tower Bridge Bridgemasters House (Bridge House Estate) and Gate to SideSE1 2RF
• Grade II Wheat WharfSE1 2XZ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Tower Bridge0 km
• St Saviour's Dock0.3 km
• St Saviours Dock0.3 km
• The Tower0.4 km
• The Tower0.4 km
• Tooley Street North and South0.6 km
• Tooley Street0.6 km
• Bermondsey Street0.7 km

About Tower Bridge Conservation Area

Is my property in Tower Bridge Conservation Area?

Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Tower Bridge Conservation Area boundary.

What restrictions apply in Tower Bridge?

Properties in Tower Bridge 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