Conservation Areas

A Conservation Area, in historic building terms, is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. We have a duty to consider which parts of their area warrant such conservation and designate those areas.

Conservation Areas are of many kinds and may vary from historic town centres and villages to country houses and their parks, Georgian and Victorian planned suburbs, or sites of interest for their industrial archaeology.

There are 47 Conservation Areas within the District, click here for a full list and dates designated.  If you would like a copy of a map of any Conservation Area please contact us(details below).

Designation of a Conservation Area draws public attention to its architectural and historic interest and emphasises the need for any changes or new development, either within or adjoining the area, to be sympathetic to and respect its character. We have additional powers of control in conservation areas. Consent for the demolition of most structures and buildings and written notice must be given to us of intent to lop, top or fell trees.

To assist you, click here to download Living in a Conservation Area and Listed Buildings - A Guide for Owners and Occupiers leaflets.  If you are thinking of doing worksregarding Work to Trees in a Conservation Area's, click here for further information.

You can also check if your property is within or simply view the extents of a conservation area by using our online Local View system, click here (external link).

Conservation Area Consent

This may be required if you intend to demolish a structure within a Conservation Area.  Advice should always be sought before submitting an application.  We will also be able to inform you if a building is a Listed Building or within a Conservation Area.  A separate application form and Certificate of Ownership is required for submitting Conservation Area Consent applications, click here for further information on submitting your application.

Further information can also be found on the Planning Portal website.

Historic and Listed Buildings - click here for further information.

Biodiversity/Nature Conservation within the District

The District has its own unique biodiversity.  From the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest to the spectacle of flocks of thousands of golden plover wintering on the wet grasslands of the Trent Valley, Newark and Sherwood's natural inheritance is one of its more precious and valued assets.  Click here for further information.

Contact Details
In writing to:    Planning Services
                        Newark and Sherwood District Council
                        Kelham Hall
                        Newark 
                        Nottinghamshire  
                        NG23 5QX

Planning Reception opening hours: Monday to Thursday - 8.30am to 5.15pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.45pm

Telephone: 01636 650000   Facsimile: 01636 655899   Email: planning@nsdc.info