Conservation Areas - Development Requirements

In the interests of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a Conservation Area, development proposals should: be sympathetic to the characteristic built form of the area; respect the characteristics of adjoining buildings in the area by way of its scale, form, materials and detailing; not result in environmental problems such as noise, nuisance or disturbance; protect important views within, into and out of the area; protect trees and other landscape features contributing to the character or appearance of the area; conform with the guidance set out in any published Conservation Area design guides; and only consider the demolition of an unlisted building where the planning authority deems that the building makes no material contribution to the character or appearance of the area and subject to appropriate arrangements for the redevelopment of the site.