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BUILDING IN A CONSERVATION AREA Just because your home is not listed, does not mean there might be restrictions in place from Conservation Area laws. Here the HomeOwners Alliance tell us what we should be aware of if planning home improvements which may fall outside of permitted development... WHAT IS A CONSERVATION AREA? These are designated areas of historic and architectural interest in which there are legal restrictions on what changes can be made to buildings, greenery and street furniture in order to preserve the unique character of the place. The first conservation areas were established in 1967 and now there are around 10,000 in the UK including estates, parks, stretches of canal, historic town centres and some entire villages. The precise restrictions on what you can do will vary according to the rules set by your local authority and the nature of the area they are trying to protect. For example in some areas the rules might prevent changes to railings, street lighting, trees, windows, right down to the colour of paint that residents are allowed to use on their front doors. WHAT ARE THE PLANNING RE- STRICTIONS FOR HOMES IN A CONSERVATION AREA? Local authorities place extra restrictions on properties within conservation areas known as ‘Article 4 Directions’. These limit the changes that home owners would otherwise be able to make to their properties under their normal ‘permitted development rights’. These rights govern the home improvements that property owners are usually allowed to make without requiring planning permission. If you live in a conservation area, these automatic rights are more limited. You should speak to your local planning authority and look on its website in order to find out what specific restrictions apply to the conservation area that you live in. However the general rules are that you cannot, without permission, demolish: • A building that is more than 115 cubic metres • A gate, wall or fence that is over 1 metre if it borders the road or higher than 2 metres if not. You would also need permission for the following alterations • A single storey extensions that extend more than 3 metres beyond the back wall of the house or 4 metres if the house is detached • Extensions greater than one storey “Local authorities place extra restrictions on properties within conservation areas known as ‘Article 4 Directions’. These limit the changes that home owners would otherwise be able to make to their properties under their normal ‘permitted development rights’.” • Side extensions • Roof extensions or alterations • Cladding in any material • Any new construction of sheds, outbuildings, swimming pools. • The installation of chimneys, flues or vents at the front of the house or at the side if it faces the road • Installing satellite dishes or antennae that face the road. • Fitting solar panels to the front of the roof facing the street than 150mm from the roof slope. • Fitting solar panels that protrude by more than 150mm from the roof In addition your local authority may have imposed specific rules on the conservation area that you live in so it is vital to check these. Such rules could prevent you from: • Replacing original windows or doors • Altering the guttering or pipes • Felling trees or shrubs • Painting the facade or changing the colour of window frames and doors WHERE CAN I GET ADVICE ON CARRYING OUT BUILDING WORK WITHOUT BREAKING THE RULES? Speak to your local planning authority at an early stage and talk through your plans to find out if they are likely to require planning permission. If you do need to apply for permission, you could get your builder, architect or a planning consultant to submit an application on your behalf. Find out more at www.hoa.org.uk 20 | www.minervamagazines.co.uk
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