Worth Matravers Conservation Area

Worth Matravers is a small conservation area in England, covering approximately 4.4 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1975 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 18 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 4.4 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Parish Church of Saint NicholasBH19 3LQ
• Grade II Barton Cottage and Rose CottageBH19 3LQ
• Grade II Boundary Wall and Gatepiers to Churchyard, Church of St NicholasBH19 3LQ
• Grade II Boundary Walls to West, South and East of Worth House, Including Gazebo in South-West CornerBH19 3LH
• Grade II Church CottageBH19 3LQ
• Grade II Gullivers, Including Attached Outbuildings at RearBH19 3LQ
• Grade II Honeysuckle CottageBH19 3LH
• Grade II Ivy CottageBH19 3LY
• Grade II Lobster CottageBH19 3LQ
• Grade II London RowBH19 3LH
• Grade II Pond ViewBH19 3LY
• Grade II Stone Coffin in the Churchyard Immediately East of the Gates to the Church of St NicholasBH19 3LQ
• Grade II Stoneleigh, Including Front Boundary WallsBH19 3LQ
• Grade II The Square and CompassBH19 3LY
• Grade II Two Headstones to Benjamin and Elizabeth Jesty. 12 M North of Church of Saint NicholasBH19 3LQ
• Grade II Worth Farmhouse and Worth CottageBH19 3LY
• Grade II Worth HouseBH19 3LH
• Grade II Worth Matravers Post Office and Village StoreBH19 3LQ

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Acton2 km
• Kingston2.7 km
• Langton Matravers3.2 km
• Herston4.6 km
• Corfe Castle4.6 km
• Church Knowle5.5 km
• Swanage6 km
• Kimmeridge6.2 km

About Worth Matravers Conservation Area

Is my property in Worth Matravers Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Worth Matravers?

Properties in Worth Matravers 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.

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