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Builders in Chipping Campden
1 builder we list covers Chipping Campden. 1 is based in the area. 1 is on a trade register.
Also coversBroad CampdenEbringtonMickletonWeston-sub-EdgeAston Subedge
Only 1 builder we list says it covers Chipping Campden so far. Firms in nearby towns may also work here, so ask them: Moreton-in-Marsh (3 firms), Winchcombe (1 firm), Stow-on-the-Wold (2 firms), Chipping Norton (3 firms).
Firms based in the area first, then by distance from Chipping Campden. Nobody pays for position.
| Firm | Based in | Does | Checks | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyments Of Campden LimitedLtd company 01448950 | Chipping Campden GL55 Covers Chipping Campden |
Extensions, New builds, Renovations, Cotswold stonework, +1 | 01386 840233 |
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Short answer
Chipping Campden is an old wool town where many High Street houses are listed. For a builder, this means listed building consent for many jobs, inside and out. The town is inside the Cotswolds National Landscape and is a conservation area. Cotswold District Council handles planning, consent and building control.
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When does a Campden house need listed building consent?
Whenever the work affects its character as a building of special interest. The law covers inside work as well as outside work.
A new opening in an old wall, a new floor or a moved staircase can all need consent. The Act makes work without consent a criminal offence.
The Market Hall, built in 1627, is listed at Grade I. Search the Historic England list by house name, because many High Street houses have no number.
What stone and mortar suit Campden?
The Cotswold Design Code says stone in the north of the district has deeper creams and rich honey colours. New stone must match the old.
It says mortar here is traditionally lime based. Lime mortar is required in some cases, most often on listed buildings.
Historic England warns that unsuitable repointing is one of the most common causes of damage to old buildings. It says sound old mortar should stay in place.
What houses are there beyond the High Street?
The area covers Willersey, Chipping Campden and Blockley. There, 27.5 per cent of homes on the Council Tax list date from before 1919.
Another 22.7 per cent were built from 1973 to 1999, and 22.3 per cent in 2000 or later. Only 8.7 per cent date from 1919 to 1939.
A newer house outside the conservation area still sits in the National Landscape. A dormer or side extension there needs planning permission.
Does listed building consent replace building regulations?
No. They are separate. Listed building consent protects the historic character. Building regulations cover safety, structure, fire and energy use.
Many Campden jobs need both, and some also need planning permission. Cotswold District Council handles all three. Ask the builder to list each consent in the quote, with who applies and the expected time.
Questions
Does a like-for-like repair on a listed house need consent?
Often not, if it does not affect the character of the building. Ask Cotswold District Council first, because the line is not always clear.
Does this page cover Mickleton and Broad Campden?
Yes. Firms here often work in Broad Campden, Ebrington, Mickleton, Weston-sub-Edge and Aston Subedge. Each has a conservation area.
Can a builder use cement to repoint my Campden cottage?
Cotswold District Council warns that cement can trap moisture in traditional walls. Lime mortar is the usual choice for old stone.
Nearby towns
Sources
- Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (sections 7 to 9, listed building consent)
- Historic England: Market Hall, Chipping Campden (list entry 1078442)
- Historic England: search the List
- Cotswold District Council: listed buildings
- Cotswold District Council: conservation area maps
- Cotswold District Council: Cotswold Design Code, Local Plan 2011 to 2031, Appendix D (PDF)
- Historic England: Repointing Brick and Stone Walls (2017)
- Cotswold District Council: benefits of traditional buildings
- Valuation Office Agency: Council Tax stock of properties 2025 (build period, table CTSOP4.1)
- House of Commons Library: MSOA names
- Natural England: Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (England) boundaries
- The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, Schedule 1 (article 2(3) land)
- General Permitted Development Order 2015, Schedule 2 Part 1 (extensions, roofs and outbuildings)
- Cotswold District Council: apply for building regulations approval