Conservation areas

Conservation areas "are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance".

Most works to the outside of a building or structure in a conservation area will require planning permission.

Contact the Conservation and Design Team in the Planning and Strategy Division of the City Development Department.

For more information visit Conservation Areas Character Appraisals

Contact details
Planning Helpdesk
Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh
EH8 8BG
Telephone: 0131 529 3550
Opening Hours: 
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm. Friday: 8.30am - 3.40pm.

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