Conservation area consent
When do I need Conservation Area Consent?
We have designated 34 Conservation Areas within Perth & Kinross. These are areas, judged to have special character by virtue of their particular arrangement of the townscape, that are worth trying to protect. Some 'permitted development' rights are restricted within a Conservation Area. That is certain works and alterations that do not need consent outside a Conservation Area, do require planning permission when within it. Demolition of an unlisted building within a Conservation Area may require a specific application for Conservation Area Consent.
How do I make an application?
You should make an application on the Conservation Area Consent form [PDF: 90Kb] which can be downloaded or are available from us at our office in Pullar House, Perth.
In order for us to assess fully the likely impact on the Conservation Area, you need to provide accurate, detailed information. We are obliged by law to take account of the public's comments received on the application. Therefore it is essential that the details of the proposed works are explained clearly and in adequate depth.
Remember that those looking at the proposals will not be as familiar with the site as you are and may not be able to inspect the site. We cannot accept applications unless they conform to a sufficient standard to permit meaningful consultation with all parties and thus result in an informed decision.
What information do I need to provide?
In order for us to assess fully the likely impact on the Conservation Area, you need to provide accurate, detailed information. We are obliged by law to take account of the public's comments received on the application. Therefore it is essential that the details of the proposed works are explained clearly and in adequate depth.
Remember that those looking at the proposals will not be as familiar with the site as you are and may not be able to inspect the site. We cannot accept applications unless they conform to a sufficient standard to permit meaningful consultation with all parties and thus result in an informed decision.
What do I need to submit?
You will, in the majority of cases, need to provide the following
- A written statement justifying the necessity and desirability of the work proposed and describing the form this work is to take
- An accurately drawn survey of the existing building(s), adjoining property and the site
- Photographs of the building (or parts of the building) that are to be altered, extended or demolished
- Photographs of the building to be altered, extended or demolished in the context of its surroundings
- A plan of the whole site owned by the applicant.
- An up-to-date and accurate location plan no smaller than 1:1250 scale
- A full planning application may need to be submitted at the same time in support of the Listed Building application
How long will it take to consider applications?
We would normally make a decision within eight weeks of us receiving them. However we cannot accept an incomplete application. If you do not give us all the information it will delay its determination, or result in the application being regarded as invalid and returned to you.
What will happen before a decision is made?
It is vetted to ensure it is fully and properly completed.
An advertisement is placed in the local newspaper, and site notices posted in appropriate places.
We will consult with various bodies and amenity groups, both national, including Historic Scotland, and local, such as the local Civic Trust; other sections of the Council; people affected by the application.
We will visit the site and a planning officer will contact you if more information or amendments are thought to be necessary.
When we consider the application we will take account of relevant Council policies and any past history or decisions on the site for similar applications.
Finally, the application will either go to the Development Control Committee or be considered by the Head of Planning under delegated powers.
Shortly after the Committee or Head of Planning's decision you will receive a decision notice.
