BUILDING A CONSERVATORY IN A CONSERVATION AREA

If you live in a Conservation Area you probably enjoy living in an area with some architectural or historic interest or a desirable area that needs to be preserved. The first conservation areas were created in 1967 and there are over 8000 of them in England alone.

HOW CONSERVATION AREAS ARE CHOSEN

Conservation areas are chosen by a Local Authority who job it is to maintain maps of the areas covered. Conservation areas are selected for a multitude of different reasons and they include the centres of historic towns and cities, ancient villages and leafy suburbs.

Selection is not just because of the buildings; the character of their environment is equally important and gardens, street furniture and other local features are also taken into consideration.

BUILDING OR DEMOLISHING A CONSERVATORY IN A CONSERVATION AREA

If you are planning to build a conservatory in a conservation area or demolish an existing one that you plan to replace, you will probably need to get permission before doing so even though this would normally be permitted elsewhere. It is your responsibility to find out from your Local Authority what conservation area consent you will require. Going ahead without this may result in a fine or imprisonment, or both.

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You can find out more about conservation areas and find further advice at the Direct.gov.uk web site.

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