A conservation area is an “area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance”.
This set out in Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
Once designated, a conservation area needs everyone’s help to protect its character and keep it special.
The council will protect and enhance it as far as possible by:
- Controlling development
- Encouraging the care of its own buildings
To achieve this it also needs the support of property owners, residents and local businesses.
There are 7 conservation areas within Blackpool
These conservation areas place restrictions on things such as:
- Demolition
- Alterations and extensions
- New development
- Painting and maintenance
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Advice and guidance on how to carry out work in conservation area is contained on our conservation area guidance page