Marchwiel Conservation Area Assessment and Management Plan

c onserv a tion are a controls8 Conservation Area ControlsSpecial Controls8.1 In order to protect the special environment, strictercontrols exist within the Conservation Area. These arenot intended as a hindrance to change, but as positivemanagement to safeguard the character of the area as awhole. These include:●●●Additional powers of control to dwelling houses forextensions, roof extensions and alterations,cladding, garages and satellite dish location.Most works involving total demolition requireConservation Area Consent. Consent for demolitionwill not normally be granted until it is known whatform redevelopment will take.Work to trees requires six weeks notice to be givento the Council.With all proposals for development and the display ofadvertisements in a Conservation Area, greater care isnecessary to ensure that schemes enhance and preservethe area's special character. Design and choice ofmaterials are of particular importance in this respect.Listed Buildings8.2 A Listed Building is a building that is considered tobe of 'special architectural or historic interest' and assuch requires special protection. Once listed, a buildingis protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings andConservation Areas) Act 1990. The Listing protects thebuilding both externally and internally irrespective of thereason for listing as well as any object or structure fixedto the building (whether or not mentioned in the listingdescription). The listing also extends to any object orstructure within the 'curtilage' of the building, which hasexisted since before 1st July 1948. This is to ensure thatthe special character of both the building and its settingare protected.8.3 Where works are proposed to a Listed Building, it isalways advisable to check with the Council's PlanningDepartment whether Listed Building Consent is required.In any works proposed, special regard must be given tothe desirability of preserving the building, its setting andspecial features of interest.8.4 In considering any works to a Listed Building theprinciple objective must be to retain all original featuresand fabric of the building wherever possible. ListedBuilding Consent is required for the demolition of a listedbuilding or for alteration, which would affect thebuilding's character, integrity or special interest. Thiscould include changing windows and doors, changingroofing materials, painting brickwork, moving orremoving internal walls or plasterwork, fireplaces,floorboards or staircases. Like for like repairs may notneed consent but it is always advisable to check prior toundertaking any works as the carrying out of workswithout the necessary consent is a criminal offence withsignificant penalties for those involved following asuccessful prosecution.Commercial Buildings8.5 Properties in commercial use do not have PermittedDevelopment Rights under the Town and CountryPlanning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995.Therefore the only works that may be carried outwithout Planning Permission are works of repair andmaintenance and internal alterations, provided thebuilding is not a Listed Building.31