Winchester Conservation Area

Winchester is a substantial conservation area in England, covering approximately 260.1 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1990, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. The area contains 470 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 260.1 hectares, this is a large conservation area — significantly bigger than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I 10, the CloseSO23 9LS
• Grade I 11, the CloseSO23 9LS
• Grade I 1, the CloseSO23 9LG
• Grade I 4, St Peter StreetSO23 8BG
• Grade I 9, the CloseSO23 9LS
• Grade I Avebury HouseSO23 8BN
• Grade I Cart Shed to West of Hyde Abbey Gateway and Adjoining ItSO23 7EJ
• Grade I Cathedral Church of the Holy TrinitySO23 9LG
• Grade I Chamber Court with Middle Gate St Mary's CollegeSO23 9NA
• Grade I Cheyney CourtSO23 9LZ
• Grade I Church of St John the BaptistSO23 0EL
• Grade I City BridgeSO23 9BH
• Grade I Cloisters St Mary's CollegeSO23 9NA
• Grade I Close Boundary Walls and Gates Priors GateSO23 9LY
• Grade I College Hall St Mary's CollegeSO23 9NA
• Grade I Dome AlleySO23 9JP
• Grade I Fromond's Chantry St Marys CollegeSO23 9NA
• Grade I Garden Wall to the South of Minster House on the East and South Sides of the GardenSO23 9HA
• Grade I Great Hall Winchester CastleSO23 8UG
• Grade I Hospital of St Cross and Almshouses of Noble PovertySO23 9SD

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Compton Street3.5 km
• Kings Worthy3.6 km
• Abbots Worthy3.9 km
• Twyford4.1 km
• Easton4.5 km
• Littleton4.6 km
• Sparsholt5.1 km
• Martyr Worthy5.3 km

About Winchester Conservation Area

Is my property in Winchester Conservation Area?

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

What restrictions apply in Winchester?

Properties in Winchester 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