Caldy Conservation Area

Caldy Conservation Area was designated in October 1974. It is situated on a prominent, wooded, west-facing slope, offering dramatic views over the Dee Estuary to North Wales.

The village has developed on the southern slopes of a small rocky eminence which rises to a maximum height of about 77m above sea level. Parts of the village are on the top of Caldy Hill, some houses are located on the steeper slopes, but most are located on the more gentle lower slopes which merge with the coastal verge.

The focus of the Conservation Area is the grouping of older buildings around the church and manor. The area not only includes the small nucleus of the old historic village, but also the areas of large detached dwellings set in extensive grounds which now primarily define the character of the Area. While the old village is almost exclusively constructed of red ashlar sandstone and contains buildings dating back to the seventeenth century, the surrounding area has slowly been developed since 1906, as a spacious residential district.

The Conservation Area Guidance leaflet explains what a Conservation Area is and how the designation or extension of one affects those who live there. The aim is to provide general guidance and advice on the type of works that normally require planning permission as a result of designation.