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Bristol City Council

Old Market conservation area

Old Market is a conservation area of about 18.3 hectares managed by Bristol City Council, designated on 21 March 1979. It contains 52 listed buildings (3 Grade II* and 49 Grade II). An Article 4 direction covers part of it, so even small changes can need permission.

Size18.3 haInside the boundary
Designated197921 March 1979
Listed buildings523 Grade II* and 49 Grade II
Article 41Directions overlap
Tree zonesNoneNone recorded

Old Market boundary

Listed buildings inside Old Market

52 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 3 Grade II* and 49 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
Holy Trinity Almshouses and Attached Walls and Railings to Jacob StreetII*
Holy Trinity ChurchII*
Kingsley HallII*
12 and 14, West StreetII
22, Old Market StreetII

And 47 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.

Article 4 directions in Old Market

  • Ashley Ward, Cabot Ward, Clifton East Ward, Cotham Ward and Lawrence Hill Ward (1999 ward boundary)

An Article 4 direction removes some permitted development rights in a defined area. Each direction covers only the kinds of work it names, for example windows, doors, porches, painting the front, front walls, basements or changes of use. Read the council's direction to see exactly what this one covers.

Council documents for Old Market

Published by Bristol City Council. Appraisals describe what makes the area special and what the council expects from changes.

What needs planning permission in Old Market

Houses in Old Market have fewer permitted development rights than houses elsewhere. Side extensions, roof extensions, cladding, two storey rear extensions and sheds beside the house need planning permission, and trees need 6 weeks notice before work.

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Nearby conservation areas

Other conservation areas in Bristol City Council