Conservation areas
Conservation area in Lancaster
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Have your say on the Draft Whittington Conservation Area Appraisal and proposed boundary extension
We now wish to obtain the views of those with an interest in the area on the draft Conservation Area Appraisal and proposed conservation boundary change for the Whittington Conservation Area. We would welcome comments from the local community and other interest groups on the content of the conservation area appraisal and the proposed boundary extensions. You may wish to provide general comments or respond to the questionnaire.
Once we have received responses to the consultation, we intend to report to a meeting of the Council’s Cabinet. The City Council will consider all representations, including suggestions for alternative boundary proposals. Read more about this consultation and have your say here.
Draft Conservation Area Appraisal for the Yealand Conyers and Redmayne Conservation Area
This consultation has closed and comments are being considered. You can view the consultation material here.
Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and proposed conservation boundary changes for the Over Kellet area
This consultation has closed and comments are being considered. You can view the consultation material 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: 10 April 2025