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Conservation Areas
Conservation Areas - the
basics .
What does living in one
mean? .
Where are our Conservation
Areas? .
Your development
rights .
The Basics
Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural or
historic interest. Each historic area has a
distinctive identity that is the blend of
landscape, buildings (including materials and traditions) and
economic activity. The local character gives people a sense of
belonging and community. Designating an area as a Conservation
Area is about appreciating the fabric, history and
character of the area and above what makes it special.
The designation of Conservation Area brings additional
responsibilities for the Council and changes the amount and nature
of development that can be carried out without planning
permission.
- Conservation
Areas in Redbridge Leaflet (PDF 799kb)
-
Shopfront Design Guidance (Listed Buildings & Conservation
Areas) SPG – Adopted 2004 (PDF 777kb).
- Trees in Conservation Areas (PDF 564kb) .
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What does living in a Conservation Area mean?
Development in Conservation Areas is more strictly controlled
than elsewhere. This is to ensure that, where and when
development does take place, the character of the area is
conserved. To this end, certain alterations which
would normally be 'permitted development', (ie;
development not requiring planning permission) will
in fact require permission and may not be granted permission. A
good example is the cladding of the exterior of a property,
which may significantly alter the appearance of the
building. Additional, a special type of permission, called
Conservation Area Consent, will be required for the total or
partial demolition of a building or structure in many
instances.
If you are considering selling your home, it is
recommended that before any development, no matter how small,
(eg; satellite dish) is checked formally against your Permitted
Development rights. The way to do this is by making a Certificate
of Lawfulness application. In the longer term, this will
help speed up your conveyancing by dealing with any
potential problems sooner rather than later.
Remember, if you live in a Conservation Area, all Trees are
effectively protected and you will need to notify the Council of
your intentions to undertake any works, even pruning.
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Your development rights
If you live in a Conservation Area and are considering any of
the following works you will need to apply for Consent.
- Erect or alter a building which is larger than ten cubic
metres, such as a garden shed.
- Install cladding such as weather-boarding or false stone to
your home
- Install roof dormers
- Substantial or total demolition of any building
- Any side extension
- Any works to trees
- Any rear, two storey extension
If you are in any doubt whether or not you need planning
permission, please visit our Duty Planner at the One Stop Shop, on
High Road, Ilford before starting work. If you live in a flat,
maisonette or are enquiring about a
commercial property, your development rights are
substantially less than the above.
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Conservation Areas in Redbridge
Redbridge has 16 Conservation Areas, including the
Wanstead Grove Conservation Area, designated in 2009.
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