Western Escarpment Conservation Area

Western Escarpment is one of the largest conservation areas in England, covering approximately 1721.6 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 88 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 1721.6 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St MarySP6 2RF
• Grade I Hale House, Including Quadrant Passages to PavilionsSP6 2RF
• Grade II* Moyles Court House Moyles Court SchoolBH24 3NF
• Grade II* Venards HouseSP6 2PN
• Grade II Alice Lisle InnBH24 3NA
• Grade II Balustrade Wall Across Forecourt and Quadrant Walls at Each EndSP6 2RF
• Grade II Barn 10 Metres North of Hern Gate FarmhouseSP6 2PB
• Grade II Barn 10 Metres North of Rooks CoppiceBH24 3LH
• Grade II Barn 30 Metres South-South-West of Hyde FarmhouseSP6 2QP
• Grade II Barn 5 Metres East of Gorley Green CottageSP6 2PW
• Grade II Barn Immediately North of Blunt Barn CottageSP6 2PS
• Grade II Blackbrook Dove GroundSP6 2ND
• Grade II Blunts Barn CottageSP6 2PS
• Grade II Cartshed 10 Metres South-East of Rockford FarmhouseBH24 3NB
• Grade II Cedar CottageSP6 2AH
• Grade II Chase EndSP6 2HH
• Grade II Cherrytree CottageSP6 2BD
• Grade II Church of the Holy AscensionSP6 2QJ
• Grade II Croft CottageSP6 2LE
• Grade II Cuckoo HillSP6 2PP

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Bickton2.4 km
• Fordingbridge2.8 km
• Ibsley4.3 km
• Harbridge4.7 km
• Breamore5.5 km
• Fritham6.4 km
• Damerham7.4 km
• Rockbourne7.8 km

About Western Escarpment Conservation Area

Is my property in Western Escarpment Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Western Escarpment?

Properties in Western Escarpment 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