6 Conservation Areas

Question 1

What is a conservation area? (4)

Answer 1

1. An area of special architectural or historical interest
2. List of additional rules that apply to applications in those areas
3. Can be found in local authorities development frameworks
4. Highlighted in Adopted Proposals Map

Question 2

What are the typical rules that apply to Conservation Areas? (4)

Answer 2

1. Matters related to trees (lopping, topping and removal)
2. Development must enhance the area
3. Development must be sympathetic to context
4. Article 4 Directives used to remove PD Rights

Question 3

What act are conservations areas covered under?

Answer 3

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

Question 4

What updated act came in that allowed the removal of unlisted buildings in a conservation area?

Answer 4

Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2011

Question 5

What developments require planning permission in a conservation area?

Answer 5

1. Demolition of a building

2. Alterations to buildings