Conservation Areas Frequently Asked Questions

If you live in or own property in a Conservation Area, you must comply with the normal planning controls which affect everyone else but additionally extra controls also apply in conservation areas, and you will need to get written authority from the Council for the following:

• Demolishing buildings larger than 115 cubic metres in volume. This can include some garden walls.
• Making additions and alterations to the roof of a house (including dormers)
• Cladding the outside of a house with stone, timber, tiles or any synthetic/ imitation material
• Installing satellite dishes on the front of the building
• Cutting down, lopping or topping most trees

Remember that the regulations for house extensions, garden building and advertisements are different in Conservation Areas.

This list is not definitive. If you are thinking about carrying out work in a conservation area, we suggest you first seek advice from the planning department.