Conservation areas
What is a Conservation Area?
These are areas, judged to have special character by virtue of
the distinctiveness and quality of the townscape, that are worth
trying to protect. This designation allows us extra control and
scope for improvement initiatives. If we designate or amend the
boundaries of a conservation area, we must first advertise our
intentions in at least one local newspaper. We will carry out
consultation with the local community normally during the
preparation of the
Local Plan and during the preparation of a conservation area
appraisal.
How many are there in Perth & Kinross?
We have designated 35 conservation areas within Perth &
Kinross.
Where are they?
The conservation areas are in - Abernethy, Aberfeldy,
Baledgarno, Birnam, Blair Atholl, Blairgowrie, Cleish, Comrie,
Coupar Angus, Crieff, Dunning, Dunkeld, Errol, Forgandenny,
Fortingall, Fowlis Wester, Grandtully & Strathtay, Inchture,
Kenmore, Kinnesswood, Kinross, Kinrossie, Knapp, Longforgan,
Meikleour, Moulin, Perth Central, Perth Kinnoull, Pitcairngreen,
Pitlochry, Rait, Scotlandwell, Spittalfield and Wester
Balgedie.
Maps of the conservation areas can be found in the Local Plans
for the area within which they lie. We also have full information,
including conservation area appraisals, for the recently designated
conservation areas on their individual pages. Use the links to the
right for information on Aberfeldy, Blair Atholl, Blairgowrie,
Coupar Angus, Crieff, Errol, Grandtully & Strathtay, Perth
Central, Pitlochry and Scotlandwell Conservation Areas.
What controls operate in a Conservation Area?
Conservation area consent is required for the demolition of any
unlisted building (although certain very small buildings are
exempt). The demolition of even a single building and the
construction of a new building or buildings could result in damage
to the character or appearance of the conservation area, if not
designed and managed appropriately.
Many buildings in a conservation area, whilst not listed,
contribute significantly to the character of the conservation
area.
In a conservation area, 'permitted development' (minor
development not requiring a planning application) may be
restricted. This means that most developments are likely to require
a planning application.
What is an Article 4 Direction?
We can apply to Scottish Ministers for these extra controls
(known as Article 4 Directions) and we must publicise our intention
to do so in the local press and the Edinburgh Gazette.
Any planning application which we think is likely to alter the
character of a conservation area must be advertised in the local
press and a notice posted near the site.
We must then allow 21 days for objections and
comments before determining the application.
Tree protection
All trees in a conservation area are protected from pruning,
lopping or felling. Before any work can be undertaken, we must be
notified; we then have six weeks in which to let you know whether
formal permission is required.
