Do I need planning permission in a conservation area?
If you wish to carry out a development in a conservation area you should check the General Permitted Development Order 2015 and the information on Article 4 Directions to understand whether or not planning permission would be required.
The Planning Portal is also a useful resource.
We do not offer free advice on whether planning permission is required or not. Property owners can, submit a formal application for a Lawful Development Certificate.
This is a statutory decision by the Local Planning Authority and will provide a legal determination as to whether or not planning permission is required.
Guidance on development in conservation areas
Whether planning permission is required or not, we urge property owners in conservation areas to carry out work that would preserve or enhance character and appearance.
Character appraisals and, in some cases, management strategies exist that set out conservation area’s special character and appearance.