Conservation area consent

You may need to apply for consent for a proposal which involves substantial demolition of any unlisted building or structure in a conservation area.

Please note that in a conservation area you do not need consent to demolish a building which does not exceed 115 cubic metres or to take down any wall, gate or fence which is less than one metre high where abutting a highway, or less than two metres high elsewhere.

To submit an application for conservation consent, please download the form below:

• Conservation area consent form (including certificates)
• Help notes for completing application form
  Information required to be submitted for conservation area consent:
• National requirements (Part 1)
• Local requirements (Part 2) - we are working on a Local List, please submit your application in accordance with national requirements
• Requirements checklist (Part 3) - we are working on a requirements checklist

Please make sure you submit one original plus one copy of the application form, together with one original plus one copy  of the plans and supporting information. The fee information and help notes are provided to help you.

• Notice under Article 11 (to be serves on owner(s) and agricultural tenant(s))
• Notice (to be published in a newspaper)
• A guide to planning fees 
• How to pay your application fee

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