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Conservation Areas

The Secretary of State determines those parts of a planning authority's area which are designated as conservation areas. Selection is made on the basis of:

special architectural or historic interest
character or appearance which is worth preserving or enhancing.

Grants
A grant or loan towards the cost of a project may be given if the work will make a significant contribution towards preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area.

Demolition
A building in a conservation area cannot be demolished without the consent of the appropriate authority:

The Secretary of State if an applications is made by local planning authorities
The Local Planning Authority if an application is made by any other body.

Development rights
In a conservation area, a National Park, or an area of outstanding natural beauty, permitted development rights are restricted. You need to apply for planning permission for certain types of work which may not need an application in other areas.

Further Information
The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (c. 9), is published by the Stationery Office Limited. ISBN 0105409901