Protected Area
What if the listed building is in a Conservation Area,
or in Areas of Outstanding Beauty?
A Conservation Area is an area of special architectural or
historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is
desirable to preserve or enhance. Special controls exist with
regard to demolition of buildings, advertisements and some
alterations to single dwelling houses within the Conservation
Area.
In Ashford the Kent Downs is designated as an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty because the topography creates a central
ridge through the county forming an important geological
feature.
Further requirements are made for Listed Buildings in a
Conservation Area, or in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In
these instances, Planning Permission is also required to:
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Enlarge a dwelling house by the addition to or alteration of its
roof eg the construction of dormer windows.
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Install a satellite dish on a chimney, or on a building which
exceeds 15 metres in height, or on any wall or roof slope which
fronts any public highway, including footpaths and bridleways.
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Clad any part of the exterior of the dwelling house with stone,
artificial stone, timber, plastic or tiles.
This webpage was updated on
10/24/2007