Guidance on the management of conservation areas (English Heritage, February 2006) identifies the key aspects of good practice that need to be taken into account by local authorities in managing their conservation areas, whilst recognising that resources are limited and have to be prioritised.  It aims to relate the designation and management of conservation areas to the principles of conservation management planning for historic assets, outlines how the management of conservation areas relates to the new development plans system and provides references to other relevant information. This document replaces Conservation Area Practice (English Heritage, 1995).

Guidance on conservation area appraisals (English Heritage, February 2006) offers advice to those undertaking, or commissioning, conservation area appraisals. It complements and should be read in conjunction with the companion English Heritage’s publication Guidance on the management of conservation areas.  This document replaces Conservation Area Appraisals (English Heritage, 1997).

Both documents have been produced with the assistance of the Department for Communities and Local Government  (DCLG) and Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).

The documents are funded by the Planning Advisory Service. PAS gives planners help in providing faster, fairer, more efficient and better quality services. With funding from the DCLG, PAS supports local planning authorities across England in improving their performance and moving towards excellence.

You can download text only PDF versions from the right hand column. Illustrated printed versions, including case studies and images will be available shortly.

Further Advice

For details of local conservation areas and advice on whether a Conservation Area Partnership scheme is running in your area, contact your local authority planning department. The English Heritage website includes further information on English Heritage involvement in conservation areas.