Whitwell Conservation Area

Whitwell is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 13.9 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1970 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 35 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 13.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Note: There are 3 conservation areas with this name in the UK.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade II 22 and 24, Horn HillSG4 8AS
• Grade II 33, High StreetSG4 8AJ
• Grade II 4, 6 and 8 High StreetSG4 8AQ
• Grade II 66, High StreetSG4 8AL
• Grade II 69, High StreetSG4 8AH
• Grade II 79, High StreetSG4 8AN
• Grade II Abbey CottageSG4 8AG
• Grade II Baker's CottageSG4 8AG
• Grade II Barn at the Maiden's Public HouseSG4 8AH
• Grade II Barn in Former Mill Yard 50 Metres to North East of Number 16SG4 8AF
• Grade II Barn on Roadside to East of the Tun HouseSG4 8AQ
• Grade II Bury Hill CottageSG4 8BN
• Grade II Eagle and Child Public HouseSG4 8AN
• Grade II Lamb CottageSG4 8JP
• Grade II Lime Tree HouseSG4 8AG
• Grade II Number 18 (Mill House), Wall of Mill Dam Extending to North and Wheelpit and Iron Water WheelSG4 8AJ
• Grade II Number 64 (Moonrakers) (Including North Part Formerly Separately Listed As Moonrakers, Under the Valley)SG4 8BN
• Grade II Number 6 and Number 8 (Fairmile)SG4 8AS
• Grade II Numbers 10, 12/14, 16 and 18 (Waterhall Farm)SG4 8BN
• Grade II Numbers 59 (Ivydene), 61 (Rose-Mead) and 63SG4 8AH

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Bendish2.1 km
• Kimpton2.8 km
• Kimpton Bottom3.6 km
• Preston3.7 km
• Codicote4.1 km
• Ayot St Lawrence4.3 km
• Ayot St Lawrence4.3 km
• Old Knebworth4.5 km

About Whitwell Conservation Area

Is my property in Whitwell Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Whitwell?

Properties in Whitwell 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