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Conservation Area Information

Conservation Areas in the borough

What Is A Conservation Area?

Conservation Areas are areas that are considered to have a special architectural or historical interest. It is important to preserve or enhance the special character and appearance of these areas for the future.

Historical road layouts, grouping of buildings, street furniture and surfaces all add to the appearance and character of an area. Within Conservation Areas the Council has powers to control demolition, extensions and other alterations. In the Bromborough Pool Conservation Area there is an Article 4 Direction. This Direction is used to further control minor alterations that affect the appearance of buildings within the Conservation Area.

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

Where Are The Conservation Areas?

There are 24 Conservation Areas in Wirral. Click on the name to view the applicable UDP policy.

 

How Does Living In A Conservation Area Affect Me?

There are extra controls designed to help ensure that the Conservation Area remains a special place. Any alterations or new buildings should be in keeping with the character of the area. There are Conservation Area Policies for each area with guidelines and the individual policies are indicated above.

Alterations to the exterior of buildings within a Conservation Area may also require planning permission, and an application may be needed for some works to houses in Conservation Areas and other buildings affected by an Article 4 direction which otherwise would not require one.

What Works Require Conservation Area Consent From The Council?

Certain works require Conservation Area Consent for work to be carried out. This includes:

Demolition of Buildings

The substantial demolition of most buildings and structures, including walls and outhouses (please refer to Policy CH3). If demolition is being considered then advice should be sought from the Council, please ask for the Conservation Team (0151 606 2020).

Trees

If you wish to fell, lop, top or uproot trees within a Conservation Area, you must give the Council six weeks notice in writing. It is an offence to carry out the work within that period without the consent of the Council.

Satellite Dishes

The siting of a satellite dish on the chimney stack or on the roof slope or elevation fronting the road requires consent from the Council.

Alterations to Roofs and Cladding of Buildings

Proposals to change the profile of a roof, for example with the provision of a dormer window, and to clad a building with a different material, such as imitation stone, require consent from the Council.

Design of New Development

The Council has the power to require a high standard of design which is sympathetic to the existing environment. New development must make a positive contribution to the character of the area. In view of this the Council can require additional information in support of any planning application showing how the proposal will relate to the Conservation Area. This can mean the submission of elevations of adjacent buildings, full details of the proposal and examples of materials and colours. Usually only a fully detailed planning application will be considered, which should be accompanied by a Design and Access Statement. The Council must advertise all planning applications affecting the character of Conservation Areas both on site and in the local press.

Before you begin any work or alterations, you should contact Planning Section and the Building Control Section for further advice and guidance and complete an application form, which can be downloaded from our website pages.

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