West Malling Conservation Area
West Malling is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 97 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1971 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 167 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.
At 97 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade I Gatehouse and Chapel to St Mary's AbbeyME19 6LW
- Grade I St Leonard's TowerME19 6PD
- Grade I St Mary's Abbey, Chapterhouse and LibraryME19 6JX
- Grade I St Marys Abbey Convent BuildingME19 6JX
- Grade I St Mary's Abbey North Wall of CloisterME19 6JX
- Grade I St Mary's Abbey Tower to Original AbbeyME19 6JX
- Grade I The Ancient House, and 65 and 67 High StreetME19 6LR
- Grade II* Brome HouseME19 6ND
- Grade II* Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ and of the Blessed Virgin Mary, West Malling AbbeyME19 6JX
- Grade II* Douce's ManorME19 6UB
- Grade II* Ewell Monastery the Abbey Tithe BarnME19 6NZ
- Grade II* Malling PlaceME19 6PD
- Grade II* Parish Church of St Mary the VirginME19 6ND
- Grade II* Prior's Cottage the PriorsME19 6QT
- Grade II* The Assembly RoomsME19 6QR
- Grade II* The Bakery RestaurantME19 6JU
- Grade II* Went HouseME19 6LN
- Grade II* Yew Tree CottageME19 6PQ
- Grade II 101, High StreetME19 6NA
- Grade II 103 and 105, High StreetME19 6NA
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- New Barns and Broadwater Farm1.1 km
- Clare Park and Blacklands1.4 km
- Mill Street, East Malling1.7 km
- Offham Church2 km
- East Malling Village2.3 km
- Bradbourne, East Malling2.3 km
- Offham2.3 km
- Ryarsh Village2.6 km
About West Malling Conservation Area
- Is my property in West Malling Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the West Malling Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in West Malling?
- Properties in West Malling 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.
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