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Conservation area appraisals

We have a programme of conservation area appraisals in Uttlesford.

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Conservation area appraisals define the importance of each area in terms of its character and appearance.

They are used to:

help us make decisions on planning applications in conservation areas
recommend amendments
set out conservation management proposals for the area

They also form background documents informing the production of local plans.

Recently approved appraisals

The Smiths Green Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan was approved by Cabinet on 2 November 2023.

Management proposals

Many appraisals recommend some management proposals. This could include recommendations for changes to the boundary, proposals for repairs or identifying buildings that might be added to the local heritage list.

Their purpose is to:

assess whether the existing planning controls are adequate to protect the character of the area, and if not, to recommend additional controls such as Article 4 directions
encourage building repairs and alterations that are sympathetic to the style and character of the buildings in the area

Find if a building is in a conservation area

You can check if a building, group of buildings or trees is in a conservation area by searching our constraints maps (opens new window).

Approved conservation area appraisals

We have carried out appraisals of all 34 of the conservation areas in the district.

Arkesden Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Arkesden conservation area map (PDF, 1 MB)

Ashdon Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Ashdon conservation area map (PDF, 254 KB)

Audley End Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 4 MB)
Audley End conservation area map (PDF, 223 KB)

Bentfield Green Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Bentfield Green conservation area map (PDF, 288 KB) (Note: No revisions were made)

Clavering Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Clavering conservation area map (PDF, 342 KB)

Elmdon Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Elmdon conservation area map (PDF, 212 KB)

Felsted Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Felsted conservation area map (PDF, 306 KB)

Great Canfield Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Great Canfield conservation area map (PDF, 715 KB)

Great Chesterford Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 6 MB)
Great Chesterford conservation area map (PDF, 444 KB)

Great Dunmow Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Great Dunmow conservation area map (PDF, 962 KB)

Great Easton Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Great Easton conservation area map (PDF, 186 KB)

Great Hallingbury Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Great Hallingbury conservation area map (PDF, 413 KB) (Note: No revisions were made)

Great Sampford Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Great Sampford conservation area map (PDF, 228 KB)

Hadstock Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Hadstock conservation area map (PDF, 227 KB)

Hatfield Broad Oak Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 4 MB)
Hatfield Broad Oak conservation area map (PDF, 158 KB)

Hazel End Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 9 MB)
Hazel End conservation area map (PDF, 100 KB)

Hempstead Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Hempstead conservation area map (PDF, 169 KB)

Henham Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Henham conservation area map (PDF, 731 KB)

High Easter Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
High Easter conservation area map (PDF, 186 KB)

High Roding Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
High Roding conservation area map (PDF, 277 KB)

Lilttlebury Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 4 MB)
Littlebury conservation area map (PDF, 462 KB)

Little Dunmow Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Little Dunmow conservation area map (PDF, 419 KB) (Note: No revisions were made)

Little Easton Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Little Easton conservation area map (PDF, 126 KB)

Manuden Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 4 MB)
Manuden conservation area map (PDF, 480 KB)

Newport Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Newport conservation area map (PDF, 789 KB)

Quendon and Rickling Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 4 MB)
Quendon and Rickling conservation area map (PDF, 185 KB)

Radwinter Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 3 MB)
Radwinter conservation area map (PDF, 1 MB) (Note: No revisions were made)

Saffron Walden Conservation Area Appraisal 2018 (PDF, 7 MB)
Saffron Walden conservation area map (PDF, 2 MB)

Smiths Green Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan (PDF, 8 MB)
Smiths Green Conservation Area Map (PDF, 1 MB)

Stansted Mountfitchet Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 4 MB)
Stansted Mountfitchet conservation area map (PDF, 174 KB)

Stebbing Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Stebbing conservation area map (PDF, 262 KB)

Thaxted Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 5 MB)
Thaxted conservation area map (PDF, 343 KB)

Wendens Ambo Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Wendens Ambo conservation area map (PDF, 570 KB)

Widdington Conservation Area Appraisal (PDF, 2 MB)
Widdington conservation area map (PDF, 760 KB) (Note: No revisions were made)

Additional information

► Historic England has published some guidance on conservation area appraisal, designation and management