Purpose

Conservation areas are intended to enable the preservation or enhancement of areas of special architectural or historic interest. This knowledge builder considers the nature and function of conservation areas in Scotland.

Benefits

Conservation area designation provides an important means of safeguarding and enhancing environmental quality in Scotland, and is therefore an important tool available to local planning authorities.

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

This module focuses on the essential aim of conservation area designation which is to protect areas of special architectural or historic value. A range of further reading and associated websites are provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

14 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)