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
Page last updated: 30 April 2019