Conservation areas in Eden

About conservation areas

Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.

List of conservation areas

Article 4(2) direction guide

Alston conservation area, Article 4(2) Directions, allows certain minor developments to be made without planning permission.

Conservation area reviews

Details of Conservation Areas reviews and Conservation Area Character Appraisals (CACA) and Management Plans (MP).

Settle to Carlisle railway

Settle to Carlisle railway conservation area web page details the buildings and structures included in the conversation area.

Is my home in a conservation area

Find out if you live in a conservation area by entering your postcode in Your Area property search.

Protecting trees in conservation areas

Most trees in conservation areas are protected if they are over 75mm diameter, measured 1.5 metres above ground level.