Conservation Areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. The designation of a conservation area seeks to enhance the character of the area as a whole rather than individual buildings. The character of a conservation area may be formed by groups of buildings, open spaces, trees, historic street patterns, walls or features of architectural or archaeological interest. It is this special character, rather than individual buildings, that conservation areas seek to preserve and enhance.