Planning Applications within a Conservation Area

How do I know if Planning Permission is required?

The planning regulations are quite complex and vary depending on the use of properties and the amount of extension that some properties have already had. If you have an inquiry please send details of your proposal to the Planning Applications Section

• Planning Guidance leaflets – Conservation Areas

If you do require planning permission you can download the planning application forms or obtain them from the Planning Applications Section.

When considering applications in Conservation Areas the council will seek to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area;

• See Conservation areas

National guidance on Conservation Areas is set out in legislation and in Planning Policy Guidance Note No. 15 entitled “Planning and the Historic Environment”. View this on-line at http://www.communities.gov.uk/

For Planning Application enquiries:

E-mail:

planning.services@
thanet.gov.uk

Tel: 01843 577150