Wells Conservation Area
Wells is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 58.8 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1970 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 323 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
Note: There are 2 conservation areas with this name in the UK.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I 1-13, Vicars' CloseBA5 2UH
- Grade I 14-27, Vicars' CloseBA5 2UJ
- Grade I 1, St Andrew StreetBA5 2UN
- Grade I Bishop Burnell's Great HallBA5 2PD
- Grade I Boundary Walls to Numbers 1-13BA5 2UJ
- Grade I Boundary Walls to Numbers 14-27BA5 2UJ
- Grade I Brown's GatehouseBA5 2SF
- Grade I Cathedral Church of St AndrewBA5 2PA
- Grade I Chapter House to Cathedral Church of St AndrewBA5 2PA
- Grade I Church of St CuthbertBA5 2PZ
- Grade I Cloisters to Cathedral Church of St AndrewBA5 2RE
- Grade I Gatehouse and Boundary Wall with Bridge Over MoatBA5 2PB
- Grade I Gatehouse and South Boundary Wall to the Old DeaneryBA5 2UE
- Grade I Old Deanery Court with Link Wall Along East SideBA5 2UE
- Grade I Penniless PorchBA5 2RE
- Grade I St John's Priory with Front Boundary Wall and RailingsBA5 1SW
- Grade I The Bishop's BarnBA5 1US
- Grade I The Bishop's Chapel and the Bishop's PalaceBA5 2PD
- Grade I The Bishop's EyeBA5 2RE
- Grade I The Bishop's Palace and Bishop's HouseBA5 2PD
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Mendip Hospital2.2 km
- Dinder2.8 km
- Croscombe4.3 km
- Westbury Sub Mendip5.8 km
- Pilton6.5 km
- Shepton Mallet7.3 km
- Glastonbury8.3 km
- Oakhill8.4 km
About Wells Conservation Area
- Is my property in Wells Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Wells Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Wells?
- Properties in Wells 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