It is not just the quality of individual buildings that contribute to our architectural heritage but also the relationship of buildings to each other as part of a group. The need to protect areas as well as individual buildings has long been recognised and every local authority has a duty to determine which parts of its area are of 'special architectural or historic interest' and to designate them as Conservation Areas.

Over the years Havant has designated fourteen Conservation Areas which differ widely in size and character. They encompass whole town centres, for example at Havant and Emsworth, as well as smaller groups of buildings to be found at Lymboum Road and North Hayling. They are often centred on Listed Buildings within urban areas, but not always as in the case of Sir George Staunton Conservation Area, an historic parkland with farm buildings and follies.

 

In 1993/94 a major review of each of the Conservation Areas within the Borough was undertaken. The review examined the boundaries of each Conservation Area and adjustments were made where necessary. The review also defined the special architectural and historic interest of each area. The definition of the special interest of each area is available from the Civic Offices and is the basis against which the Council will judge any proposal for change which may come forward in the future. It also provides a background against which proposals for the preservation and enhancement of the Conservation Areas will be formulated.

 

The dates of the review of each Conservation Area are set out below.

Click on the Conservation Area name to view pdf version. (Acrobat Reader required). The pdf files were created from scanned originals. In some cases the images are of poor quality and have not reproduced well. Any queries regarding the extent/boundary lines of the conservation areas should be directed to the Development Control Team on 023 9244 6548. If you would like to view a copy of the original document or purchase your own copy please call at the Council Offices. 

 

 

Once an area has been designated a Conservation Area additional controls and restrictions are imposed through the Planning Acts. For example, building works (including demolition) and works to trees are more strictly controlled within conservation areas than elsewhere and therefore anyone contemplating such works is advised to contact Development Control for further advice before proceeding. The Council has produced a brochure entitled 'Living in a Conservation Area' to explain the consequences of designation, particularly as they affect those people living and working in the fourteen Conservation Areas within the Borough, which is available from the Civic Offices.

 

The council has embarked on the production of a series of updated Conservation Area Statements.  It is hoped that the process will be completed in five years.  Progress will be noted on this web site and replacement and draft statements will be added as relevant.