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West Oxfordshire District Council

Charlbury conservation area

Charlbury is a conservation area of about 266.7 hectares managed by West Oxfordshire District Council, designated on 3 January 1974. It contains 111 listed buildings (1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 109 Grade II). An Article 4 direction covers part of it, so even small changes can need permission.

Size266.7 haInside the boundary
Designated19743 January 1974
Listed buildings1111 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 109 Grade II
Article 41Directions overlap
Tree zonesNoneNone recorded

Charlbury boundary

Listed buildings inside Charlbury

111 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 109 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
Church of St MaryI
Lee PlaceII*
1, Browns LaneII
1, Park StreetII
10 and 11, Market StreetII

And 106 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.

Article 4 directions in Charlbury

  • Article 4 (Charlbury 1)

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 Charlbury

Published by West Oxfordshire District Council. Appraisals describe what makes the area special and what the council expects from changes.

What needs planning permission in Charlbury

Houses in Charlbury 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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