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Conservation Areas
What is a Conservation Area? There is no standard specification for Conservation Areas. The statutory definition is "areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance". These areas may be of many different kinds, large or small, from a few buildings to a whole town. They may often be centred on listed buildings, but not always. The important point is that it is the character of an area which merits designation, not individual buildings, and that character may be derived equally from the grouping of buildings, open spaces, trees or an historic street pattern.Further guidance is given in our Guide for Owners/Occupiers |
Malvern Hills District currently has 21 Conservation Areas.
| Abberley | Hanley Castle | Malvern Trinity | Tenbury Wells |
| Bayton | Kempsey | Malvern Wells | Uckinghall |
| Bushley | Leigh | Martley | Upton-upon-Severn |
| Castlemorton | Madresfield | Newland | |
| Clifton-on-Teme | Great Malvern | Powick | |
| Hallow | Malvern Link | Ripple |
Conservation Area Review and Appraisal
The conservation section has embarked upon a programme of reviewing the boundaries of some of the conservation areas and, at the same time an appraisal will be carried out. Every local authority is obliged to undertake this work under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 The purpose of the review and appraisal is to:
- reassess the special qualities of the conservation area and evaluate the changes that have taken place since designation;.
- look at the effectiveness of the boundaries and whether they should be altered;
- decide if the boundary should be extended or reduced;
- engage the local community and businesses in what their perceptions and wishes are for the conservation area and its enhancement.
Clifton-upon-Teme Conservation Area Appraisal
The Clifton-upon-Teme Conservation Area 
(927.78 KB) was designated on 7th April 2009
Hallow Conservation Area Appraisal
The Hallow Conservation Area (860.23 KB) was designated on 7th April 2009.
Kempsey Conservation Area Appraisal
The Kempsey Conservation Area (1.60 MB) was designated on 3rd December 2008.
Malvern Link and Trinity Conservation Area Appraisal
The Malvern Link (5.06 MB) and Trinity (1.93 MB) Conservation Areas were designated on 3rd February 2009.
Other completed appraisals include;
Martley (721.03 KB);; Tenbury Wells (1.75 MB), Upton-upon-Severn (1.98 MB) and Great Malvern (5.26 MB)
Where can I get further information?
Officers are available to provide general information on Conservation Area legislation, procedure and Local Plan policy. Advice on proposed new development, demolition, alterations or extensions is given by Officers without prejudice to the determination of that application by the Council's elected members.
If you require any further information or assistance please contact Customer Services:
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Last modification: 14:58:07, 27th May, 2009 by Nicki Wardroper
Review date: 03rd October, 2009
