Conservation areas
Conservation area in Lancaster
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Consultation on the draft Conservation Area Appraisal for the Yealand Conyers and Redmayne Conservation Area
We are seeking your views of those with an interest in the area on the draft Conservation Area Appraisal for the Yealand Conyers and Redmayne Conservation Area. We welcome comments from the local community and other interest groups the content of the conservation area appraisal and the proposed boundary extensions. You may wish to provide general comments or respond to the questionnaire. Read more about this consultation and have your say here.
Consultation on the draft Conservation Area Appraisal and proposed conservation boundary changes for the Over Kellet area
As you may be aware, there has recently been a seven-week public consultation looking at a draft Conservation Area Appraisal for Over Kellet, along with two proposed boundary extensions. This consultation came to an end on 20 January 2025, and we have been considering the comments received. A number of respondents suggested that a third area ought to be brought within the boundary: the field to the south east of Court House, opposite the Old School House on Nether Kellet Road. We agree that this field contributes to the dispersed spatial character of this conservation area, forming part of its rural setting, and, as such, should be included within the conservation area boundary. We wish to obtain your views here.
Conservation areas
Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 imposes a duty on local planning authorities to designate any 'areas of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance' as conservation areas.
Conservation area appraisals are used to identify and assess the character of a conservation area. The more clearly that character or special interest is defined, the easier it is to manage change without damaging that interest. A clear and comprehensive appraisal of the character of a conservation area provides a sound basis for development management and for developing initiatives to improve the area.
There are some restricted development rights within a conservation area and planning permission may be required for certain developments, including demolition of most buildings. Trees are also protected within conservation areas.
The boundaries of our conservation areas are shown on the on Lancashire County Council’s MARIO website.
Last updated: 20 February 2025