Alterations and developments in conservation areas
These strategies help us decide on the types of alterations and developments acceptable in our conservation areas.
The information below provides further details about:
- what these documents are
- how they are used
- what information they contain.
What are conservation area appraisals and management strategies and how are they used?
Conservation area appraisals and management strategies define the special character of a conservation area. They set out our approach for its preservation and improvement. Generally, they include:
- an appraisal of the special character of the area
- lists of buildings and features which make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area
- lists of sites that have a negative impact on the conservation area. Also where an opportunity may exist for improvement of the area by redevelopment of a building or site
- management strategies which set out our policies and procedures to manage, monitor and enforce change in the area
Not all documents have management strategies. However, as older statements are reviewed, we will add them along with each appraisal document.
These documents are useful to residents, community groups, businesses, developers and their professional advisers. This is for preparing planning applications for proposed developments within conservation areas. We use these documents when we assess planning applications and when we schedule highway maintenance and public realm improvement works.
The following conservation area appraisals and management strategies have been adopted.