A conservation area has special architectural or historic interest
A conservation area is recognised as having "special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance."
The Local Planning Authority usually identifies a conservation area. These areas are protected under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990.
An area's 'special character' is formed through its:
Planning controls are tighter in a conservation area. This gives more control over:
By law, the local planning authority must consider if works will interfere with the character or appearance of a conservation area. These factors will affect the application decision.
View information from English Heritage about living in a conservation area.
There are 10 conservation areas in Fenland. They apply to historic parts of:
Chatteris [1.37MB]
March [1.33MB]
Whittlesey [1.87MB]
Wisbech [1.32MB]
Bowthorpe [1.73MB] (in Wisbech)
Leverington [1.06MB]
Doddington [1.07MB]
Parson Drove [949.96KB]
Elm [899.73KB]
Coates [238.99KB] (updated December 2020)A conservation area appraisal explains the special qualities of the area. This could relate to architecture or history. This information is designed for the public and planning specialists.
A management plan suggests how changes, issues and proposed enhancements in a conversation area should be managed. Its aim is to ensure the area keeps its special qualities.
Both documents are used in the planning application and appeal process.
Some of Fenland's conservation area appraisals and plans need updating. The most recent documents are:
Conservation Area Appraisal [11.03MB] and
Management Plan [10.1MB] (March 2016)
Doddington Conservation Area Appraisal [25.63MB] (October 2011)
Leverington Conservation Area Appraisal [24.46MB] (January 2011)
Coates Conservation Area Appraisal [3.23MB] (December 2020)For copies of other conservation appraisals that are not listed, please email conservation@fenland.gov.uk.
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