Conservation Area designation does not impose many additional planning controls over and above those which apply in other areas. There are however some instances where permission may be required:
- Most extensions to properties in Conservation Areas will require permission.
- All roof dormers require planning permission on houses within Conservation Areas.
- Satellite Dishes require planning permission if they are to be mounted on a chimney, on an elevation fronting a highway, or on buildings which are more than 15 metres in height.
- Most external wall claddings require planning permission.
Another significant effect of designation is a degree of control over demolition. A special permission called 'Conservation Area Consent' is required for the complete demolition of most buildings, walls and fences.
Advertisement Consent is required for the display of many signs within a Conservation Area.
In certain cases where it is felt necessary to exercise a greater degree of control over minor items of work, the District Council can bring additional work under its control by taking area specific measures. These are known as Article 4 Directions. Horncastle, Louth, Wainfleet and Old Bolingbroke Conservation Areas currently have such directions in force, but others may be made in the future. You are advised to consult the District Council to check whether or not your area is so covered.
