Policy information sourced from City of London Newgate Conservation Area character summary

Newgate Street Conservation Area

This conservation area summary of character identifies key characteristics of the area and particular planning considerations.

In the City of London the present urban form and character has evolved through many centuries and is the product of numerous influences and interventions: the character and sense of place is hence unique to that area, contributing at the same time to the wider character of the City. It is inevitable that the present knowledge and information is incomplete, and in the interests of brevity only the principal characteristics of the area are identified here. A more comprehensive appreciation of history and character of the City of London and the nature of conservation area character (with particular reference to the City) are addressed in Conservation Areas in the City of London, A General Introduction to their Character.

Each conservation area character summary should be read in conjunction with the General Introduction to enable a potential appreciation of any matters of possible importance in relation to any building, site, street or area. The role of such elements in the character and appearance of any area within the City of London will vary, and will be appraised in the light of particular proposals for alteration, extension or development. It is prepared in the light of national legislation, policy and advice provided in particular by the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and PPG 15 Planning and the Historic Environment 1994, and planning policies for the City of London contained in the City of London Unitary Development Plan 1994.

Listed Buildings

  • The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Holborn Viaduct
  • Railings & Wall (including drinking fountain) to St Sepulchre’s Church, Holborn Viaduct
  • 106 -113 Newgate Street
  • 126 Newgate Street, The Viaduct PH
  • Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey
  • 15 Old Bailey
  • 16 -17 Old Bailey
  • 4 Snow Hill

Scheduled Ancient Monuments

  • London Wail: Roman City Wall and medieval bastion beneath general Post Office Yard, Giltspur Street. Roman and medieval Newgate, beneath Newgate Street (roadway) and 121 - 124 Newgate Street. (SAM 27 U)
  • London Wall: Roman City Wall beneath Central Criminal Court, Warwick Square. (SAM 26V) This abuts the southern boundary of the conservation area.

For more site specific information please see the Conservation Area character summary