City Centre conservation area
City Centre is a conservation area of about 17.6 hectares managed by Plymouth City Council, designated on 9 July 2019. It contains 8 listed buildings (8 Grade II). An Article 4 direction covers part of it, so even small changes can need permission.
City Centre boundary
Listed buildings inside City Centre
8 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 8 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.
| Building | Grade |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church | II |
| Clock Tower | II |
| Council House and former Civic Centre | II |
| Former Barclays Bank Building | II |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | II |
And 3 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.
Article 4 directions in City Centre
- HMOs Mutley, Greenbank, City Centre and surrounding areas
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 City Centre
Published by Plymouth City Council. Appraisals describe what makes the area special and what the council expects from changes.
What needs planning permission in City Centre
Houses in City Centre 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.
See every rule, with the law it comes from