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This document is a form for applying for Conservation Area Consent in relation to Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas in the Vale of Glamorgan.

How to fill out conservation area consent application

How to fill out Conservation Area Consent Application

1. Obtain the Conservation Area Consent Application form from your local planning authority's website or office.
2. Complete the personal and property details section, ensuring that you provide accurate information.
3. Describe the proposed work or development in detail, including the materials and methods you plan to use.
4. Include any necessary drawings, photographs, or plans that illustrate the proposed changes.
5. Check if you need to submit any additional documents, such as heritage assessments or environmental impact statements.
6. Pay the required application fee as specified by your local planning authority.
7. Submit the completed application form along with all supporting documents to your local planning authority.

Who needs Conservation Area Consent Application?

1. Any individual or organization planning to carry out development or alterations to buildings or land within a designated conservation area.
2. Property owners or developers who wish to maintain the architectural or historical significance of the area.

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What is conservation area consent?

An application for conservation area consent should be used for proposals which involve demolition of any unlisted building or structure in a conservation area, unless regulations state that this requirement does not apply .

What needs permission in a conservation area?

If you want to completely or substantially demolish a building in a conservation area, you need to have planning permission before you start work. You may also need planning permission to demolish fences, gates and other means of enclosure within the conservation area.

What is the conservation Restriction Act?

The Act enables durable restrictions and affirmative obligations to be attached to real property to protect natural and historic resources. Under the conditions spelled out in the Act, the restrictions and obligations are immune from certain common law impediments which might otherwise be raised.

How do I make a conservation area somewhere?

Conservation Areas can be created where a local planning authority identifies an area of special architectural or historic interest, which deserves careful management to protect that character.

Is conservation area consent required for Windows?

Generally, if you live in a single occupancy house in a conservation area you will not need to apply for planning permission to change your windows, unless the property is covered by an Article 4 Direction. If you live in a flat or above a shop, you will need planning permission to change your windows.

Can you do a rear extension in a conservation area?

At a glance Single-storey rear extensions can be built under permitted development if under 3 metres deep. Side extensions usually need permission, regardless of size, in Conservation Areas. Wraparound extensions require planning permission and may face stricter design guidelines.

Can I demolish a wall in a conservation area?

Please note that in a conservation area you do not need permission to demolish a building which does not exceed 115 cubic metres or to take down any wall, gate or fence which is less than 1 metre high where abutting a highway, or less than 2 metres high elsewhere. What is a conservation area?

What is restricted in a conservation area?

In conservation areas, normal permitted development rights are restricted. This enables more control over the size, design and location of extensions and alterations. Check if planning permission required.

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What is Conservation Area Consent Application?

A Conservation Area Consent Application is a request made to a local planning authority to obtain permission for specific types of development or demolition work in designated conservation areas, which are areas of special architectural or historic interest.

Who is required to file Conservation Area Consent Application?

Anyone who intends to carry out development or demolition work within a conservation area that is subject to regulations requiring consent must file a Conservation Area Consent Application. This includes property owners and developers.

How to fill out Conservation Area Consent Application?

To fill out a Conservation Area Consent Application, an applicant must complete a specific application form provided by the local authority, provide details about the proposed works, submit supporting documents such as plans and photographs, and pay any necessary fees.

What is the purpose of Conservation Area Consent Application?

The purpose of the Conservation Area Consent Application is to ensure that any works carried out within a conservation area are in line with local policies and regulations aimed at preserving the special character and appearance of that area.

What information must be reported on Conservation Area Consent Application?

The application must report details such as the address of the property, a description of the proposed works, plans and drawings that illustrate the proposed changes, the materials to be used, and any other relevant information that helps the planning authority assess the impact on the conservation area.