What is a conservation area?
A Conservation Area is an area of special architectural and historic interest, the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. They are designated under national legislation. Harrow has 30 Conservation Areas. Maps of the Conservation Areas are on the individual Conservation Area webpages 2-5 above.
There are extra requirements for planning permission in Conservation Areas. For more details see the conservation area planning guidelines.
Conservation Areas Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD)
Each SPD analyses the special character and appearance of Harrow’s Conservation Areas and provides guidance for positive change. They help to show how we are likely to respond to planning applications. The documents are written to assist residents and developers.
The conservation areas are in the following areas:
Planning permission for demolition
You will need planning permission if you want to:
- completely demolish or
- in some instances to demolish in part;
an unlisted building in a conservation area.
Our planning officers will consult with the Council’s Conservation Officer.
The Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC) will be consulted. The CAAC is a voluntary group that meets to discuss current applications in or around conservation areas.
It includes:
- architects
- residents associations
- historical groups
- amenity societies.
Conservation areas in Harrow
To find a conservation area in Harrow, enter a postcode below.