There are some additional planning controls within conservation areas, so you should contact us to establish whether your proposal requires planning permission by emailing planning.control@north-herts.gov.uk or calling 01462 474000.
When to get conservation area consent
In a conservation area, you will need conservation area consent for:
- the substantial or total demolition of a building which exceeds 115 cubic metres (i.e. the approximate size of a large double garage)
- taking down all or a substantial part of any wall or fence (including its gates) which is greater than 1 metre high where abutting a highway, or greater than 2 metres high elsewhere.
You do not need to apply for conservation area consent when listed building consent is required.
Submit an application for planning permission on the Planning Portal.
Trees
Trees situated in a Conservation Area are afforded a degree of protection and you must give the council six weeks prior notice of intended works to them.
Fees
There is no fee when the planning permission relates solely to demolition works in a conservation area.