Council responsibilities

The Council will preserve or enhance the character of conservation areas by:

• paying special attention to the character of each conservation area when making decisions on planning and other types of applications
• applying the policies in the Core Strategy, Central Government Guidance, and any adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance when making decisions on planning and other types of applications
• ensuring that the required site and press notices, and consultations are carried out on planning applications
• making available expert advice on building conservation and tree matters for land and property
• supporting the work of the independent Conservation Areas Advisory Committee who give comments on planning applications and other proposals in conservation areas as an additional source of advice to officers
• ensuring that the special character of each conservation area is understood and published
• preparing and publishing policies and proposals for the preservation and enhancement of the special character of each conservation area.