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Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest that have character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
They are designated to manage a change in a way that will preserve the character of the area. It is not only the buildings that contribute to the historic character of the areas. Other factors that contribute include:
- The form of the settlement.
- Boundaries.
- Spaces between buildings.
- Street surfacing.
- Green spaces, trees and other historic features all have a part to play.
Any new development should be designed with consideration for how it will reserve the historic character of the conservation area.
Conservation Areas in Selby
There are 23 conservation areas in Selby District covering parts of the following settlements, the Conservation Area Plan List includes details of when the area was designated and also when it was reviewed. Please see below the individual conservation area maps:
Additional Planning Controls
Designation of a conservation area brings with it additional planning controls aimed at preserving the special interest of the area. These can be quite complex, so it advisable to contact the Development Management Section before carrying out any work, but permission is usually necessary for the following works:
- Demolition of a building
- Cladding a building
- Alterations to the roof
- Extensions above 50 cubic metres
- Satellite dishes
Enquiries - Duty Planning Officer
For enquiries about Planning Applications in a conservation area, please visit Access Selby to speak with our Duty Planning Officer.
From 05 March 2012 Access Selby will continue to provide free planning advice through its Duty Planning Officer service at the Customer Contact Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays. | 
