Conservation areas - East Dorset

Use our interactive map to find out if your property is in a Conservation areas (CA).

We have many attractive villages and other areas of special architectural or historic interest. In order to protect their character and appearance these have been designated as conservation areas.

We designate and review the conservation areas and give design advice on matters that may affect their character.

For works in conservation areas, we pay special attention to preserving or enhancing their character or appearance.

We have carried out detailed studies of each of the conservation areas which have been published as Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG). These appraisals show the environmental elements that contribute towards the unique character of each area.

The appraisals will be used as background information in judging how individual proposals will affect the special character of each area. Any proposal that has an adverse effect on these features will not be permitted. Proposals that can be seen to enhance the conservation area, subject to other prevailing planning policies, will be encouraged.

• SPG01 Almer Conservation Area
• SPG02 Cranborne Conservation Area
• SPG03 Edmondsham Conservation Area
• SPG04 Gussage all Saints Conservation Area
• SPG05 Hampreston Conservation Area
• SPG06 Hinton Martell Conservation Area
• SPG07 Horton Conservation Area
• SPG08 Mapperton Conservation Area
• SPG09 Pamphill Conservation Area
• SPG10 Pentridge Conservation Area
• SPG11 St Johns Rowlands Hill Conservation Area
• SPG12 Shapwick Conservation Area
• SPG13 Sturminster Marshall Conservation Area
• SPG14 West Parley Conservation Area
• SPG15 Wimborne Minster Conservation Area
• SPG16 Wimborne St Giles Conservation Area
• SPG17 Witchampton Conservation Area
• SPG29 Burts Hill Conservation Area
• SPG30 Brog Street Conservation Area