Writtle Conservation Area

Writtle is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 14.8 hectares of protected landscape. It is one of the earliest conservation areas, designated in 1969, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 42 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

At 14.8 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I AubynsCM1 3EN
• Grade II* Church of All SaintsCM1 3EN
• Grade II 12, Lodge RoadCM1 3HY
• Grade II 14, Bridge StreetCM1 3EY
• Grade II 15 and 17, the GreenCM1 3EN
• Grade II 19, the GreenCM1 3EN
• Grade II 1, Romans PlaceCM1 3JD
• Grade II 1, the GreenCM1 3EP
• Grade II 20, the GreenCM1 3DU
• Grade II 21 and 22, St John's GreenCM1 3GA
• Grade II 23 and 24, St John's GreenCM1 3DZ
• Grade II 23, the GreenCM1 3ES
• Grade II 24, the GreenCM1 3DU
• Grade II 27 and 29, the GreenCM1 3DT
• Grade II 2, Romans PlaceCM1 3JD
• Grade II 31, St John's GreenCM1 3EP
• Grade II 31, the GreenCM1 3DT
• Grade II 32-36, the GreenCM1 3DU
• Grade II 33, St John's GreenCM1 3EP
• Grade II 35, the GreenCM1 3DT

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Chelmsford St John's Hospital2.4 km
• Chelmsford New London Road2.5 km
• Chelmsford West End2.8 km
• Chelmsford Moulsham Street2.9 km
• Chelmsford John Keene Memorial Homes3 km
• Chelmsford Central3.1 km
• Chelmsford Baddow Road and River Can3.1 km
• Roxwell4.1 km

About Writtle Conservation Area

Is my property in Writtle Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Writtle?

Properties in Writtle 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