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A conservation area refers to an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character, appearance or setting of which is desirable to preserve or enhance. The main purpose of a conservation area designation is to acknowledge the special character of the area. As a result, this then influences the council and how it deals with planning applications.
For those in a conservation area, it may be that your house is affected by special controls and rules. Ensuring you’re aware of what these are before looking to carry out any works, can save you a lot of trouble in the long run. So, to offer some guidance we have collated exactly what you need to be aware of when it comes to building in a conservation area.
In conservation areas your permitted development rights are restricted. This means applications for planning permission would need to be submitted for works that would ordinarily not need consent. Examples include:
This applies to the demolition of all, and in some cases part, of any building, gate, fence, wall or other means of enclosure.
Detailed residential changes such as two-storey extensions, dormer cladding, and stone cladding will all require permission.
Positioning a satellite dish on a wall, roof or chimney that is then facing a public road.
Installing solar panels on the wall of a domestic property that faces a public road. As well as the wall or roof slope of a non-domestic property also facing a public road.
Some trees are even protected as a result of being in a conservation area and will therefore require permission before cutting down.
Other alterations that will need permission before completing include:
Additionally, there may be other rules that apply to the area you live in that have been put in place by your local authority. These could restrict you from the likes of:
Whatever your building needs we can help you find the builder for the job.