Heritage, conservation areas and listed buildings

We have a team of conservation specialists committed to conserving and enhancing historic buildings and the natural environment. Our commitment to you is that we will use our best efforts to:

• promote the conservation of the natural and built environment within the Borough
  
• where resources allow support conservation and enhancement schemes with grant aid and technical advice
  
• conservation areas
  
• assist local communities to enhance their local environment
  
• provide technical assistance and design guidance on request and as resources allow
  
• prepare guidance notes and leaflets on all aspects of conservation
  
• consult with local communities and landowners about the designation of new conservation areas
  
• keep an up to date review of locally listed buildings and a ‘buildings at risk’ register
  

Conservation and design advice is given on:

• listed buildings (internal and external alterations and extensions)
  
• works to historic buildings in conservation areas (including demolition, new shop fronts and signage) and parks and gardens
  
• identifying local heritage assets
  
• traditional methods of building repair
  
• the design of new buildings and the public realm in conservation areas (including roads) and areas of townscape character
  
• archaeological potential and reports
  

Key sources for design and conservation information

• Our Streets and Spaces SPD
  
• Supplementary Planning Guidancerelating to shopfronts, design, the natural environment and landscape, and other relevant topics
  
• CABE Design Council