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Milton Keynes City Council

Great Linford conservation area

Great Linford is a conservation area of about 24.3 hectares managed by Milton Keynes City Council, designated on 25 June 2019. It contains 22 listed buildings (4 Grade II* and 18 Grade II). 2 Article 4 directions cover part of it, so even small changes can need permission. 5 tree preservation zones overlap it.

Size24.3 haInside the boundary
Designated201925 June 2019
Listed buildings224 Grade II* and 18 Grade II
Article 42Directions overlap
Tree zones5Protected tree zones

Great Linford boundary

Listed buildings inside Great Linford

22 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 4 Grade II* and 18 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
Church of St AndrewII*
Former School House and AlmhousesII*
Linford ManorII*
Stable Blocks, to West of Linford ManorII*
21, 23 (Forge End Cottage), 25 (Old Bakery Cottage) and 27II

And 17 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.

Article 4 directions in Great Linford

  • Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Immediate direction
  • Article 4 Direction relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HIMO) - Non immediate 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 Great Linford

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

What needs planning permission in Great Linford

Houses in Great Linford 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