Wool Conservation Area
Wool is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 11.5 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 36 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.
At 11.5 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.
Notable Listed Buildings
- Grade II* Parish Church of the Holy RoodBH20 6DD
- Grade II 16 and 17, High StreetBH20 6BT
- Grade II 45, Spring StreetBH20 6BP
- Grade II 46a and 46b, Spring StreetBH20 6DB
- Grade II 48, Spring StreetBH20 6DB
- Grade II 49, Spring StreetBH20 6DB
- Grade II 50, Spring StreetBH20 6DB
- Grade II 55, Spring StreetBH20 6DB
- Grade II 61, Church LaneBH20 6DD
- Grade II 64, Church LaneBH20 6DD
- Grade II 8, High StreetBH20 6BP
- Grade II 9, High StreetBH20 6BG
- Grade II Burvan HouseBH20 6BT
- Grade II Colliers BarnBH20 6BT
- Grade II Farm Buildings Attached to No 55 at RearBH20 6DB
- Grade II Gingerbread CottageBH20 6DD
- Grade II Ivy Cottage Sturmey CottageBH20 6DE
- Grade II K6 Telephone Kiosk, WoolBH20 6BT
- Grade II Melissa CottageBH20 6DD
- Grade II Outbuildings at Rear of the PoplarsBH20 6DB
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Nearby Conservation Areas
- Coombe Keynes2.4 km
- East Lulworth4.1 km
- Winfrith Newburgh4.5 km
- Moreton4.9 km
- East Holme5.2 km
- Chaldon Herring6.5 km
- West Lulworth6.8 km
- Piddle Valley7.4 km
About Wool Conservation Area
- Is my property in Wool Conservation Area?
- Use the free HeritageCheck postcode checker to instantly find out if your property is within the Wool Conservation Area boundary.
- What restrictions apply in Wool?
- Properties in Wool 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