Waveney District Council's Design & Conservation team is
here to support listed building and conservation area owners. We
offer free best practice/technical advice on historic building
technology which we now know is very different and incompatible
with modern construction methods. We also provide design advice as
our team are both professional designers from a commercial
background. We also have internal access to architectural
expertise. "Good design pays" and well-designed developments are
visually more attractive, neighbourly, last longer, encourage
investment and discourage crime.
We have a responsibility for the protection of our local
historic environment including Listed Buildings and Conservation
Areas.
How do I know I live in a Conservation
Area?
There are currently 16 Conservation Areas in Waveney as
follows:-
- Beccles
- Bungay
- Ellingham / Mettingham
- Halesworth
- Holton
- Homersfield
- Lowestoft (North)
- Lowestoft (South)
- Oulton Broad
- Somerleyton
- Southwold
- Southwold Harbour
- Walberswick
- Wangford
- Wissett
- Wrentham
Further details are available from the Design & Conservation
Section.
We are currently going through a
Five Year Rolling Programme of Conservation Area
Appraisals and Management Plans (34Kb) (opens new window)
What is Conservation Area Consent?
You will need permission to carry out demolition of buildings or
work on trees in a conservation area. Siting of satellite dishes,
dormer windows and some extensions are controlled.
The following conservation areas; Beccles, Bungay, Lowestoft
(North & South), Halesworth, Southwold and Southwold Harbour
have had Article 4(2) Directions imposed. This means that some of
your permitted development rights have been removed and any changes
of design or material to any part facing a public thoroughfare will
require planning permission. (Free application).
What is Listed Building Consent?
You need Listed Building Consent to demolish, alter or extend a
listed building. In some cases repairs may also require consent.
Remember the materials you use may seriously damage your property
so if in doubt please ask.
The regulations covering Listed Buildings are explained in the
leaflet "Do you know you live in a Listed Building". You can also
get a copy of "Listed Buildings in Waveney" which identifies all
listed buildings (contact details below).
How do I apply for Listed Building
Consent?
Complete a listed building application form with a comprehensive
set of existing and proposed drawings, specifications, block plan
location map and photographs if possible.
There is no fee, but it is advisable to seek assistance from an
architect/surveyor in drawing up your proposals.
If in doubt, please ask - simply pick up the phone and call us
on the number below.
Most applications are successful, especially where negotiations
take place beforehand.
What if the application is refused?
You may appeal to the Secretary of State if listed building
consent is refused. There are serious penalties for carrying out
unauthorised work so always ask first.
What we ask of you
- Seek our advice before carrying out work on listed buildings or
in conservation areas.
- Give us clear and detailed information
- Complete application forms with full details when
required
For Further Advice Please contact the Design &
Conservation Section:
Waveney District Council
Design & Conservaton
Town Hall
High Street
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR32 1HS
Tel. (01502) 523077
E-mail:
pbc@waveney.gov.uk
The offices are open to the public between:
8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Thursday
8.30am - 4.30pm Friday
If you have any comments on our service, our staff will be
pleased to hear from you.