Westleigh Conservation Area

Westleigh is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 5.2 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 28 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 5.2 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II 2 Sets of Gravestones to Head and Feet of Graves of Honour and Mary Burden Approximately 5 Metres West of West End of West Tower of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Burden Tomb Chest Approximately 4 Metres West of West End of West Tower of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Church Rooms at West Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II DownmansEX39 4NL
• Grade II Downmans FarmhouseEX39 4NL
• Grade II Fern Cottage Rock CottageEX39 4NN
• Grade II Fry Headstone C10 Metres South West of Corner of West Tower of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Gatepiers and Flanking Walls to South Side of Churchyard to Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Gravestone Approximately 5 Metres South East of Corner of South Transept of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Ivy Cottage Walters CottageEX39 4NP
• Grade II Jasmine CottageEX39 4NN
• Grade II K6 Telephone KioskEX39 4NN
• Grade II Noraway Headstone Approximately 11 Metres South West of South West Corner of West Tower of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Pair of Gravestones Adjoining to South of Noraway Headstone Approximately 12 Metres South West of South West Corner of West Tower of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Pair of Gravestones at Head and Feet of Lake Children's Grave Approximately 12 Metres South West of South West CornerEX39 4NN
• Grade II Pair of Gravestones to Head and Foot of Grave of George Saunders Approximately 13 Metres South West of South West Corner of West Tower of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Pair of Gravestones to Head and Foot of Grave of Rebekah Blight Approximately 2 Metres South East of South East Chancel Corner of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Pair of Gravestones to Head and Foot of Grave of William Causey Approximately 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of West Tower of Church of St PeterEX39 4NN
• Grade II Pair of Gravestones to Head and Foot of Mary Davis Approximately 5 Metres South of Centre of South End of South TranseptEX39 4NN

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Instow1.9 km
• Appledore2.1 km
• Northam2.2 km
• Bideford East2.6 km
• Bideford2.7 km
• Bideford (Clovelly Road)3.4 km
• Fremington5.7 km
• Fremington Quay6.3 km

About Westleigh Conservation Area

Is my property in Westleigh Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Westleigh?

Properties in Westleigh 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