Water End Conservation Area

Water End is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 17.7 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 17 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 17.7 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 II* Moor CottageHP1 3BL
• Grade II 11 and 12, Leighton Buzzard Road (A4146)HP1 3BH
• Grade II 16 and 18/19, Leighton Buzzard Road (A4146)HP1 3BH
• Grade II 19 and 20, Leighton Buzzard Road (A4146)HP1 3BJ
• Grade II 3 the MoorHP1 3BL
• Grade II 4, 5/6 and 7, Leighton Buzzard Road (A4146)HP1 3BH
• Grade II Kozicot and River View and Outbuildings Attached at North and SouthHP1 3BL
• Grade II North Bridge on A4146 at Water End Over the River GadeHP1 3BH
• Grade II Numbers 14, and 15 (Croeso)HP1 3BH
• Grade II Saddlers and Gateway CottageHP1 3BH
• Grade II South Bridge at Water End Over the River GadeHP1 3BL
• Grade II The Old ForgeHP1 3BH
• Grade II The Old House and Adjoining Front Block of No 9/10HP1 3BJ
• Grade II The Red Lion Public House and Attached CoachhouseHP1 3BL
• Grade II The SaddleryHP1 3BH
• Grade II Waterside CottageHP1 3BH
• Grade II Wayside, and Oak CottageHP1 3BH

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Great Gaddesden1.2 km
• Nettleden1.8 km
• Piccotts End2.1 km
• Frithsden2.3 km
• Potten End2.5 km
• Hemel Hempstead Old Town3.2 km
• Winkwell4.2 km
• Little Gaddesden4.9 km

About Water End Conservation Area

Is my property in Water End Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Water End?

Properties in Water End 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