Building Conversion

3.35 A small but significant proportion of new dwellings result from the conversion of buildings of traditional design and construction. It is important whenever conversion is proposed that the building can be converted to its new use without a major change in external appearance, in order that the overall character of the building and its locality may be retained. Buildings requiring significant alteration, extension or rebuilding to achieve a satisfactory standard may thus not be considered suitable subjects for conversion to residential use. The policies against which proposals to convert redundant buildings will be assessed are set out in the Environment section of this document.