Policy information sourced from Royal Greenwich Local Plan Core Strategy

DH(h) Conservation Areas

Character and Setting

Planning permission will only be granted for proposals which pay special attention to preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. The local scale, the established pattern of development and landscape, building form and materials will all be taken into account. Development on sites in the vicinity of a Conservation Area and which would have a visual effect on its character or appearance, should respect the setting of that area.

Article 4 Directions

Where the character or appearance of a Conservation Area is threatened by inappropriate development, the Royal Borough will seek to control these through the use of Article 4 Directions.

Protection of Buildings

Demolition of buildings and structures that positively contribute to the character or appearance of a Conservation Area will be resisted. Conservation Area consent for the demolition of buildings will be given only when planning permission has been granted for redevelopment that complies with the character and setting requirements of this policy. When demolition is permitted, it will be subject to the building remaining until a contract for redevelopment is awarded and the timescale for implementation is agreed.

For more information please see the Local Plan Core Strategy