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Planning permission
Published in Ray Tricker, Samantha Alford, Building Regulations in Brief, 2022
Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest where it is considered that the character or appearance of the area should be preserved or enhanced. Special characteristics are not confined solely to buildings and can include other features which contribute to particular views and the familiar local scene, for example: Public and private spaces, such as gardens, parks and greens.Building and paving materials which are considered a characteristic of the area.Buildings that are used in a particular way.Roads, paths and boundaries that are laid out in a particular way.Trees and street furniture that are considered a characteristic of the area.
Planning
Published in Richard Reed, Property Development, 2021
The particular sensitivity associated with applications for development within defined conservation areas or affecting listed buildings arises because of the special protection afforded to such areas and buildings by the planning legislation. Planning authorities have the powers to define conservation areas, i.e. being areas of special architectural or historic interest considered desirable to preserve or enhance. This process can take place in conjunction with the preparation of a local plan or in isolation. Once defined, all planning applications for development within the area must be detailed and separate applications must be made for any demolition. For example it may be the prevailing government policy that all proposals for development within the conservation area must preserve or enhance its character where possible. Retaining the facade of an industrial or retail building, prior to conversion to housing, is a common scenario. Accordingly there is often much debate between planning authorities, conservationists and developers over the design merits of schemes in conservation areas in the context of government policy.
Planning law
Published in Carrie de Silva, Jennifer Charlson, Jill Dickinson, Stephen Hardy, Emma Pierce-Jenkins, Mark Simcock, Galbraith’s Construction and Land Management Law for Students, 2020
When the local planning authority is considering designating a conservation area it will take account not only of individual buildings but groupings of buildings, their relationship to each other, and the quality and character of the space between buildings. The group of houses and shops in a marketplace of a small town may not be particularly worthy of note individually, but the overall impact of the area may be sufficiently pleasing to warrant creating a conservation area. New development within a conservation area is not forbidden but, in determining whether to grant planning permission, the planning authority must pay special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the area. This in turn is likely to result in higher standards of design and materials, as well as careful consideration of the siting of any new buildings. Further, demolition in a conservation area may require conservation area consent and fewer or more stringent permitted development rights exist
The problem of assessing the sustainability of adapted historic buildings with BREEAM certification using examples in Poland and Great Britain
Published in International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 2023
Elzbieta M. Grodzka, Chiara Solbiati
The degree of conservation protection in Great Britain is determined by the ‘Listed Buildings’ and ‘Conservation Areas’ documents (Evert et al. 2010). ‘Listed Buildings’ define the degree of conservation protection of buildings with the use of GRADE I, GRADE II and GRADE II* categories. The objects included in the ‘Listed Buildings’ document are not protected by law, but their conservation protection is recommended. A separate ‘Conservation Area’ category not only includes buildings, but also larger built-up areas or natural objects. ‘Conservation Area’ facilities are protected by law against demolition, extension, and similar activities. Table 2 shows the division and general characteristics of ‘Listed Buildings’ and ‘Conservation Areas’. The table shows that the conservation protection system in Great Britain is similar to the system used in Poland.