Development constraints
A Conservation Area is an area of special architectural or historical interest. It has been designated by the council to help preserve and enhance its character and appearance. Conservation Areas are designated under Section 277 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1971, as amended by the Town and Country Amenities Act 1974.
Section 69 of the Civic Amenities Act 1969 gives local councils the power to designate as Conservation Areas, "areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance".
Designation gives control over the demolition of buildings and provides the basis for policies designed to preserve or enhance all the aspects of character or appearance that define an area's special interest.
We currently have 12 designated conservation areas.
Further information can be found in the conservation areas section or in the Unitary Development Pan interactive proposal: Interactive proposals map
