Policy BH2 - Conservation Areas: New or Replacement Buildings

Planning permission will only be granted for new or replacement buildings in conservation areas where the following criteria are met: a. The character and appearance of the area is preserved or enhanced; b. The development respects the built form of the area by way of height, scale, form, legibility, materials and detailing; c. Key views within, into or out of the area are not negatively impacted; d. Trees, archaeological or other landscape features contributing to the character or appearance of the area are protected and / or integrated in an appropriate manner; and e. Regard is given to relevant supplementary planning guidance.