Design Guides for Conservation Areas

As each conservation area has its own unique style and character, local policies and guidance for the conservation and enhancement of the area are set out in the relevant designation documents and design guides, which are produced by the Department in consultation with local district councils and the Historic Buildings Council. These constitute supplementary planning guidance and are considered to be an important material consideration. The Department will therefore attach great weight to the need for proposals for new development to accord with the specific guidance drawn up for each particular conservation area.