释义 |
conservation area An area designated as such by a local planning authority (see town and country planning) because it is of special architectural or historic interest “the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance” (Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (s 69, 70). Each building in the area becomes protected as if it were a listed building, and trees not protected by a tree preservation order may only be lopped, felled, etc., after notice to the authority. |