We have 35 Conservation Areas across North Somerset
which help protect the character and history of our towns and
villages.
They are all areas of special architectural or
historic interest and their character and appearance should be
preserved or even enhanced.
They cover both our man-made and natural surroundings and have
strict planning and development controls within them.
This protection is broader than that applied to
Listed
Buildings and recognises the quality of an environment in its
wider sense.
For further information about Conservation Areas visit
the English Heritage
website or contact our
Conservation Built
Environment team.
Development in Conservation Areas
Development within a Conservation Area is dealt with
under the normal planning process except where demolition is
involved.
In this case you may need to apply
for Conservation Area consent in order to carry
out your plans.
If you want to find out if your property is in a conservation
area you can do so by using our
online
map.
For further information and advice about submitting an
application within a Conservation Area please contact
our Development
Management team.
