Slough Borough Council: Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas

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Are there any extra restrictions in a conservation area?
How can I find out about conservation areas and tree protection orders?
Where can I get further information about allotments?

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Are there any extra restrictions in a conservation area?

The four main ways conservation area status affects a property are:

demolition requires consent, even in some cases the demolition of garden walls and chimneys.
impact of planning proposals on special architectural and historic character of the conservation area.
minor operations such as changing windows or doors, installing porches, cladding of external walls, installation of satellite dishes.
trees may not be felled, uprooted or have their branches cut without giving the Council 6 weeks written prior notice.

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How can I find out about conservation areas and tree protection orders?

The Local Plan for Slough identifies the five conservation areas in Slough (Appendix 4) and contains an overarching policy relating to conservation areas (Policy EN13 in Chapter 5). The Local Plan is available on the Council’s web site or in the Slough libraries or at My Council.

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Where can I get further information about allotments?

Please contact the Allotments team on 01753 875574 or drop an email at Allotments@Slough.gov.uk.

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