West Square Conservation Area

West Square is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 15.7 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. Within the conservation area there are 23 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 15.7 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 63-83, St Georges RoadSE1 6ER
• Grade II Albert Terrace and RailingsSE1 6EY
• Grade II Archbishop's House and Cathedral HouseSE1 6HX
• Grade II Charlotte Sharman School, Block Fronting Geraldine StreetSE11 4SN
• Grade II Colnbrook Street SchoolsSE1 6HA
• Grade II East Lodge, SouthwarkSE1 7PP
• Grade II Former Church of St JudeSE1 6HA
• Grade II Imperial War MuseumSE1 6HZ
• Grade II K2 Telephone Kiosk at Junction with St Georges RoadSE1 7HY
• Grade II Laurie Terrace and RailingsSE1 7HT
• Grade II Lodge to Imperial War MuseumSE1 7PP
• Grade II Number 1 and Attached RailingsSE11 4SR
• Grade II Numbers 13-35 and Attached RailingsSE1 6HA
• Grade II Numbers 15-31 and Attached RailingsSE1 7PR
• Grade II Numbers 20-24 and Attached RailingsSE11 4SQ
• Grade II Numbers 2-18 and Attached RailingsSE1 6EZ
• Grade II Numbers 25-28 and Attached RailingsSE11 4SR
• Grade II Numbers 29-45 and Attached RailingsSE11 4SP
• Grade II Numbers 3-11 and Attached RailingsSE1 6HB
• Grade II Numbers 3, 5 and 7 and Attached RailingsSE11 4SR

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• West Square0 km
• Eliot's Row0.3 km
• Elliot's Row0.3 km
• Walcot0.3 km
• Walcot0.3 km
• St Georges Circus0.4 km
• St George's Circus0.4 km
• Lambeth Walk and China Walk0.4 km

About West Square Conservation Area

Is my property in West Square Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in West Square?

Properties in West Square 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