Conservation Areas

Malvern Hills District currently has 21 Conservation Areas.

*Conservation Area Booklets exist for these areas. Each booklet includes an A3 map showing the extent of the Conservation Area boundary. In addition, a brief history of the area is included along with reference to the architectural styles and a summary of the Planning regulations and polices which apply specifically to Conservation Areas. Copies of these booklets are available from Customer Services priced £5.

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.

Tenbury Wells Conservation Area Appraisal

Following the meeting of the Planning Commitee on 17th April, the following documents have now been approved;

Conservation Area   (848.01 KB)Appraisal and Management Strategy  (848.01 KB) , revised boundary map   (301.23 KB), map showing the listed buildings  (402.09 KB), , character area map  (283.62 KB)  spatial analysis  (397.12 KB)

Advertisements will be placed in the local newspapers and in the London Gazette to advertise the fact. English Heritage and the DCMS will also be informed.

Upton-upon-Severn Conservation Area Appraisal

Following the meeting of the Planning Committee on 17th April, the following documents were approved;

Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy  (1016.46 KB) , revised boundary map  (296.13 KB) , map showing the listed buildings  (364.94 KB),, character area map  (333.21 KB) , spatial analysis  (318.09 KB)

Advertisements will be placed in the local newspapers and in the London Gazette to advertise the fact. English Heritage and the DCMS will also be informed.

Kempsey Conservation Area Appraisal

Following the meeting of the Planning Committee on 17th April ,  further changes are proposed to the revised Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy  (3.15 MB).

and to the  modified boundary map  (484.46 KB)

Further information will be provided in due course.

Great Malvern Conservation Area Appraisal

Following the meeting of the Planning Committee on 17th April the following documents have now been approved;

• Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy Sections 1-3  (570.47 KB)
• Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy Sections 4-5  (622.35 KB)
• Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy Sections 6-7  (448.18 KB)
• Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Strategy Section 8 onwards  (239.62 KB)
• Figure 1 Listed Buildings  (1.38 MB)
• Figure 2 Spatial Analysis  (1.17 MB)
• Figure 3 Character Areas  (1.12 MB)
• Figure 4 Extended Areas  (1.11 MB)

Advertisements will be placed in the local newspapers and in the London Gazette to advertise the fact.  English Heritage and the DCMS will be informed.

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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Useful Websites:

• English Heritage information on Conservation
• English Historic Towns Forum