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Conservation Areas in Buxton Local authorities have the power to designate a neighbourhood as a Conservation Area if the character or appearance is worth protecting or enhancing because of features of special architectural or historic interest. Designation is usually assessed on local or regional criteria in consideration of the special character of the whole neighbourhood rather than individual buildings. Conservation Areas vary greatly and may include the centres of historic towns, mining or picturesque villages, suburbs, housing estates and historic parks. Building styles and materials, public and private open spaces, trees and gardens and even the layout of the roads can contribute to the character of these areas. Conservation Areas give broader protection than listed buildings, as the whole area can be recognized for its features and character. The local authority has extra planning powers with regard to the protection of trees, minor developments, use of materials and demolition. If you live in a Conservation Area, you may have to obtain Consent before making changes which might not require permission elsewhere. It is therefore important to find out from the local authority planning department whether the property you live in or plan to buy is in a Conservation Area. High Peak Borough Council undertook a Character Appraisal of the Conservation Areas in central Buxton in April 2007. Some boundary changes were made to extend the protected areas significantly. To find out more visit High Peak Borough Council’s website: www.highpeak.gov.uk/planning/conservation. There are five Conservation Areas in Buxton. The Fairfield one was not included in the 2007 appraisal. They are listed below with a link to a plan of their boundaries:
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