A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest whose appearance or setting the council wishes to preserve or enhance. Conservation areas vary in size, ranging from whole town centres to much smaller groups of buildings. They will often be centred on listed buildings but other features of merit, such as open spaces, trees, historic street patterns or items of historic or archaeological interest, may also contribute to the special character of an area.
Even relatively minor works, such as painting, removal of doors and windows, and paving front gardens may affect the character of a conservation area and it is therefore advisable to contact the council for further advice. The fact that a building is in a conservation area does not necessarily mean that it must be preserved intact for all time. The main purpose of a conservation area is to ensure that care will be taken over decisions affecting its future, that any alterations respect the particular character and interest of the area and that the case for preservation is taken fully into account in considering the merits of any redevelopment proposals.
To check if your property is in a conservation area you can use our online mapping search for your area, please note for the west area you will need to check the West Wiltshire District Plan policy map.
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: developmentmanagementnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706444
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address:
Planning Services
Wiltshire Council
Monkton
Park
Chippenham
SN15 1ER
In Person:
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: developmentmanagementsouth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01722 434541
Out of hours:
Fax: 01722 434520
Postal Address:
Wiltshire Council
PO Box 2281
Salisbury
SP2
2HX
In Person: Wiltshire Council
27-29 Milford Street
Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 2AP
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Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: developmentmanagementeast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734735
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address:
Development Service
Wiltshire Council
County Hall
Bythesea
Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Shurnhold Offices
Shurnhold
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12
8GQ
Please note you will need to make an appointment before coming to the office using the above email or telephone number.
DX:
Contact Details (LiveLink)
Multiple Contacts:
eMail: developmentmanagementwest@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 770344
Out of hours:
Fax:
Postal Address: Planning Services
Wiltshire Council
Bradley
Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 0RD
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Shurnhold Offices
Shurnhold
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12
8GQ
Please note you will need to make an appointment before coming to the office using the above email or telephone number.
DX:
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Last updated: 16 February 2012
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