West Cambridge Conservation Area

West Cambridge is a designated conservation area in England, protected for its special architectural or historic interest. It was designated on 5 March 1972. The area covers approximately 195.3 hectares.

At 195.3 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II* Clare College Memorial CourtCB3 9AJ
• Grade II* Clare Hall, University of CambridgeCB3 9AL
• Grade II* FinellaCB3 9AH
• Grade II* Harvey Court, Gonville and Caius CollegeCB3 9DS
• Grade II* History Faculty BuildingCB3 9EF
• Grade II* Kerbstones to Pool in Courtyard to West of Hall, New HallCB3 0DD
• Grade II* Murray Edwards College (Formerly New Hall)CB3 0DD
• Grade II* Newnham College, Clough HallCB3 9DQ
• Grade II* Newnham College, Kennedy BuildingsCB3 9DQ
• Grade II* Newnham College, Old LibraryCB3 9DF
• Grade II* Newnham College, Peile HallCB3 9AU
• Grade II* Newnham College, Pfeiffer BuildingCB3 9DF
• Grade II* Newnham College, Sidgwick HallCB3 9DF
• Grade II* Robinson College, CambridgeCB3 9AN
• Grade II 26, Millington RoadCB3 9HP
• Grade II 31, Madingley RoadCB3 0WB
• Grade II 36 and 36a, Newnham Road (See Details for Further Address Information)CB3 9EY
• Grade II 3, Clarkson RoadCB3 0EJ
• Grade II 3 Linked Residential Courts Due South of Central Buildings Churchill CollegeCB3 0DN
• Grade II 3 Linked Residential Courts Due West of Central Buildings Churchill CollegeCB3 0DS

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Central1.1 km
• Storey's Way1.1 km
• Castle and Victoria Road1.2 km
• Newnham Croft1.4 km
• Conduit Head Road1.4 km
• The Kite1.7 km
• Howes Place1.9 km
• Southacre1.9 km

About West Cambridge Conservation Area

Is my property in West Cambridge Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in West Cambridge?

Properties in West Cambridge 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