Conservation Area Reviews

As part of its statutory duties, and in accordance for the Government’s Best Value scheme Purbeck District Council is currently undertaking a review of the District’s 24 Conservation Areas. The review will involve revision of boundaries where appropriate, and production of a detailed Character Appraisal document for use in informing the planning process.

The Review will be carried out gradually on a parish by parish basis with consultations organised twice yearly in Spring and Autumn. 

The consultations will comprise:

• A six week period of preliminary information gathering during which the public have the opportunity to contribute their views. This will be held during either Spring or Autumn.   
• A six week period when the Character Appraisal document and boundary proposals will be available for public comment.  This will be held during the Spring or Autumn following the date of first consultation. Details will be posted to all properties affected by proposals.

Details of current consultations can be obtained by following the relevant links from this page.

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Studland Conservation Area

Wareham and Stoborough and Wareham Conservation Areas

Worth Matravers Conservation Area

Adopted Conservation Area Appraisals

Contact Details:

Design and Conservation Officer
Community Planning and Policy
Westport House
Worgret Road
Wareham   BH20 4PP
Tel: 01929 557388 or e-mail: Conservation@purbeck-dc.gov.uk