Conservation Areas Frequently Asked Questions
There is no standard specification and areas range from small rural groups to large areas of the town centres of Windsor and Maidenhead. The one thing they all have in common is that their architectural / historic interest and their special character/ appearance is worth conserving and enhancing.
More detailed criteria for the designation of Conservation Areas is included in the Local Plan. Conservation Areas are usually identified or reviewed as part of a Borough wide planning review.
- What is a Conservation Area?
- How do I know whether I live in a Conservation Area?
- Is there anything to explain what is significant about these Conservation Areas?
- What additional planning controls apply in a Conservation Area?
- How are Conservation Areas chosen?
- Is new development allowed in a Conservation Area?
Contact Information:
By telephone: 01628 685687
By email: planning.policy@rbwm.gov.uk
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