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Chelsea conservation area

Chelsea is a conservation area of about 19.8 hectares managed by Historic England. It contains 32 listed buildings (1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 30 Grade II). 3 Article 4 directions cover part of it, so even small changes can need permission. 8 tree preservation zones overlap it.

Size19.8 haInside the boundary
Listed buildings321 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 30 Grade II
Article 43Directions overlap
Tree zones8Protected tree zones

Chelsea boundary

Listed buildings inside Chelsea

32 listed buildings lie inside the boundary: 1 Grade I, 1 Grade II* and 30 Grade II. The highest graded are shown here, each linked to its official Historic England entry.

BuildingGrade
Church of St LukeI
Church of St Simon ZelotesII*
1, 3 and 5, Sydney Street SW3II
1-10, Lincoln Street SW3II
1-13, Coulson Street SW3II

And 27 more listed buildings. Check an exact address above to see the ones near it.

Article 4 directions in Chelsea

  • Article 4 - No 106
  • Article 4 - No 100
  • Article 4 - No 71

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.

What needs planning permission in Chelsea

Houses in Chelsea 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 Historic England