Whitby Conservation Area

Whitby is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 120.2 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1973 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 412 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 120.2 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Captain Cooks HouseYO22 4BA
• Grade I Donkey RoadYO22 4DP
• Grade I Garden Walls and Gatepiers to the Abbey HouseYO22 4JT
• Grade I Parish Church of St MaryYO22 4DW
• Grade I The Abbey HouseYO22 4JT
• Grade I The Church StairsYO22 4DP
• Grade I Whitby Abbey CrossYO22 4JT
• Grade I Whitby Abbey (Ruins)YO22 4JR
• Grade I Youth HostelYO22 4JT
• Grade II* 11 and 12, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3AE
• Grade II* 13 and 14, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3AE
• Grade II* 15 and 16, St Hilda's TerraceYO21 3AE
• Grade II* 1-6, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3AA
• Grade II* 18 and 19, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3AE
• Grade II* 19, Grape LaneYO22 4BE
• Grade II* 20, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3AE
• Grade II* 21, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3DN
• Grade II* 22 St Hildas TerraceYO21 3DN
• Grade II* 23, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3DN
• Grade II* 24, St Hildas TerraceYO21 3AF

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Ruswarp2.1 km
• Sandsend4.2 km
• Sandsend4.2 km
• Aislaby4.5 km
• Lythe5.7 km
• Fylingthorpe7.5 km
• Robin Hood's Bay8 km
• Egton10.2 km

About Whitby Conservation Area

Is my property in Whitby Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Whitby?

Properties in Whitby 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