Conservation
The district has an extremely rich historic heritage
which is reflected in various designations including:
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A World Heritage Site covering Avebury and West Kennett
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75 Designated Conservation Areas
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Almost 4000 listed buildings
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Almost 500 Scheduled Ancient Monuments
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70% of the district is included within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The Conservation Team undertakes a wide range of duties aimed at assisting with the long-term stewardship of the historic and natural environments of the district. This is achieved by offering expert advice, leading by example and using persuasion and intervention where required. The main objective is to encourage widespread understanding, care, maintenance and enjoyment of the environment for the benefit of present and future generations.
For further information,guidance leaflets, and application forms relating to the natural environment follow here
For advice and information on conservation of the historic environment including listed buildings, conservation areas and scheduled ancient monuments follow here.
For the latest news story please follow here.
Current conservation consultation documents:
There are no current documents available for consultation.
For further advice on:
* Repairs and proposed works to specific listed buildings and other traditional properties, buildings at risk, and the design of new development within conservation areas;
* Works to trees in conservation areas, tree preservation orders, and hedgerow removal notices; and
* Landscape impacts, mitigation and enhancement, trees on development sites and nature conservation issues;
Please email conserve@kennet.gov.uk
For advice on planning applications or to check the progress of any current proposals, please contact the Development Control Team on 01380 724911. You may also now access information held by the council’s Planning Services on recent and current planning applications within the district via the on-line Kennet District Council Planning Explorer. To access it please follow here.