Conservation areas
Conservation Areas are created by Local Authorities ('Councils'). They are areas of special architectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
There are 18 conservation areas in the London Borough of Barnet.
Special controls apply to buildings in Conservation Areas. It is an offence to demolish, alter or extend a building in a Conservation Area without the appropriate consent.
If a building is listed then planning permission is required for all work and certain permitted development rights may have been removed.
Trees in conservation areas are protected by law. In general it is an offence to cut down, lop, uproot, wilfully damage or destroy a protected tree without the planning authority’s permission.
Conservation Area Consent
Conservation Area Consent, is required for the demolition, or part demolition, of an unlisted building within a conservation area. This provision seeks to preserve and enhance the character of the Borough's conservation areas by retaining buildings which make a positive contribution to the area. These controls relate to any 'building' that is situated within a conservation area as well as some gates, fences, walls and railings.
You can apply online via the Planning Portal.
