About us
The Design and Conservation Team is responsible for the provision of detailed design and conservation advice on Historic Buildings (whether listed or unlisted), Conservation Areas, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and new buildings in both urban and rural areas as part of planning applications or pre application discussions.
This advice is in accordance with the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Planning Policy Guidance notes (PPGs) especially PPG15 - Planning and the Historic Environment. The team is also responsible for the formulation and review of policies in the Local Development Framework and the designation and review of Conservation Areas.
Conservation Area Appraisals in Progress