How to Find Out if Your Property is in a Conservation Area
Living in a conservation area means planning rules are stricter — some things that would normally be permitted development require planning permission. Here is how to find out if your property is in a conservation area.
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How to Find Out if Your Property is in a Conservation Area
Tips & Watch-outs
- ✓Conservation areas are designated by councils — there are over 10,000 in England alone.
- ✓Living in a conservation area does not mean you cannot make changes — it means some changes require planning permission that would otherwise be PD.
- ✓Materials and design are particularly important in conservation areas — the council will want new work to be in keeping with the character of the area.
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