CONSERVATION AND DESIGN

The Council’s Conservation and Design Team is part of the Development Team situated within the Council’s Planning Services.

The aims of the team are to:

Preserve and enhance the Island’s built environment;

Raise awareness of the importance of good design in achieving quality development.

There are almost 2000 Listed Buildings on the Island. Of these, 28 are Grade I, which are buildings of major national importance. The Island currently has 28 designated Conservation Areas identified for their special architectural and historic merit.

The team advises on design and conservation matters and is responsible for:

Providing design and conservation input into the Local Development Framework (LDF), Supplementary Planning Guidance and Development Briefs. See Planning Policy.

Production of conservation and design guidance and information.

Assessing Conservation Areas and developing enhancement schemes.

Identifying and designating new Conservation Areas as appropriate.

Advising on works that affect Listed Buildings.

Participating in regeneration and enhancement schemes.

Liaising with the Enforcement Section of Development Control in respect of unauthorized works affecting the historic environment.