Conservation

The Building Conservation Section is involved in a wide range of activities. These cut across all the roles of the Planning Department. They include the re-use of buildings at risk, development control, planning and policy advice.

We have a Conservation Officer, who can give you expert advice on maintaining and restoring important historic buildings. We currently do not have any grants available, however other bodies such as English Heritage may be able to help you.

There is also an archaeological officer at County Council. The officer deals with more detailed archaeological work around the county. This can include planning applications that involve digging or disturbing the earth in areas that might have important remains.

It should be noted that doing work to a Listed Building without the correct consent is a criminal offence. In addition to this disturbing, destroying or removing items and artefacts from the ground can also be a criminal offence.