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Central Bedfordshire Council

Wrest Park conservation area

Wrest Park is a conservation area of about 363 hectares managed by Central Bedfordshire Council. It contains 43 listed buildings (2 Grade I, 8 Grade II* and 33 Grade II). An Article 4 direction covers part of it, so even small changes can need permission.

Size363 haInside the boundary
Listed buildings432 Grade I, 8 Grade II* and 33 Grade II
Article 41Directions overlap
Tree zonesNoneNone recorded

Wrest Park boundary

Listed buildings inside Wrest Park

43 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 2 Grade I, 8 Grade II* and 33 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
Archer PavilionI
Wrest Park House and service block comprising pavilions, clock tower and the dairyI
Bath House and CascadeII*
Bowling Green House and Two Urns on Pedestals 5m to the south-east and north-eastII*
Four Statuary Groups in the South Parterre (also known as the French Garden) south of Wrest House, depicting Aeneas and Anchises, the Abduction of Helen of Troy, Venus and Adonis and Meleager and AtalantaII*

And 38 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.

Article 4 directions in Wrest Park

  • Article 4 Direction

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 Wrest Park

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

What needs planning permission in Wrest Park

Houses in Wrest Park 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 Central Bedfordshire Council