Conservation areas
What is a conservation area?
Conservation areas are designated areas considered to be of special architectural or historic interest.
Areas are selected as a conservation area to preserve their character and appearance. The Isle of Wight has 36 conservation areas as detailed in the table below. The boundary maps, character appraisals and article 4 directions can also be viewed below. You can also use our conservation area map.
| Conservation area | Designation date | Conservation area | Designation date | Conservation area | Designation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arreton | 14 July 1983 | Bembridge | 17 May 2011 | Bonchurch | 19 April 1971 |
| Brading | 19 April 1971 | Briary | 12 July 1979 | Brighstone | 15 December 1969 |
| Brook | 23 December 2009 | Calbourne | 15 December 1969 | Carisbrooke |
15 December 1969
|
| Church Place | 21 June 2012 | Cowes |
15 December 1969
| East Cowes (Esplanade) | 4 April 2006 |
| East Cowes (Town Centre) | 11 January 2008 | Freshwater Bay | 23 December 2009 | Godshill | 19 April 1971 |
| Hulverstone | 23 December 2009 | Mottistone |
23 December 2009
| Newport |
15 December 1969
|
| Newtown | 19 April 1971 | Norton Green | 10 May 1996 | Pound Green | 12 July 1979 |
| Ryde |
15 December 1969
| Ryde St. Johns | 6 December 1988 | Sandown | 27 April 2011 |
| Seaview | 19 April 1971 | Shalfleet |
19 April 1971
| Shanklin |
19 April 1971
|
| Shorwell |
15 December 1969
| St. Helens | 31 March 1998 | St. Helens (The Duver) | 20 June 2007 |
| St. Lawrence | 23 October 1986 | Totland Bay | 21 June 2012 | Ventnor | 10 June 1994 |
| Whippingham | 3 November 2004 | Whitecroft | 25 August 2004 | Yarmouth |
15 December 1969
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