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Conservation Introduction

Section 69 of the Civic Amenities Act 1969 gives local Councils the power to designate as Conservation Areas, 'areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance'.

Designation gives control over the demolition of buildings and provides the basis for policies designed to preserve or enhance all the aspects of character or appearance that define an area's special interest. Details of the Council's adopted policy on Conservation Area Development can be accessed here.

• How are Conservation Areas chosen for Designation?
• Who designates Conservation Areas?
• What does designation mean?
• Where are there Conservation Areas in the Borough of Oswestry?

How are Conservation Areas chosen for Designation?

Conservation Areas vary, ranging from historic town centres to industrial and rural villages.
They are designated usually because of their buildings but they can also be designated because of their history, architecture, layout or private spaces, such as gardens, parks and greens; trees or street furniture. Conservation areas give broader protection than listing individual buildings and all features within the area, listed or otherwise, are recognised as part of its character.

Who designates Conservation Areas?

The Council has the power to designate and it has designated areas, which people generally feel have a special character worth protecting or enhancing.

What does designation mean?

Within a Conservation Area the Council has extra controls over the following:

Demolition

To fully demolish a building, or even parts of it, needs Conservation Area consent. Generally, we view an application from the stand point of trying to retain the building, so a case needs to be made for its demolition. There are no fees for this application and there is a right of appeal against refusal.

Minor developments

Planning permission will be needed for changes to buildings, such as cladding a building, inserting dormer windows, or putting up a satellite dish visible from the street.

Trees

Anyone proposing to cut down, top or lop a tree in a conservation area, whether or not it is covered by a tree preservation order, has to give notice to the Council. The Council considers the contribution the tree makes to the character of the conservation area and if necessary it will make a tree preservation order to protect it.

Additionally, the Council may apply an Article 4 (2) Direction, which further restricts permitted development rights.

Where are there Conservation Areas in the Borough of Oswestry ?

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• Oswestry Town Centre
• Llanymynech
• Knockin
• Whittington