Why it is so hard to get permission for extensions to houses in Conservation Areas?

If an area has special architectural or historic interest and its original character is well-preserved, the council can designate it as a conservation area. Every council area in England has at least one conservation area and there are now over 10,000 across the country. Conservation areas are subject to additional planning controls – it is much … Continue reading Why it is so hard to get permission for extensions to houses in Conservation Areas?