Conservation Areas
Conservation areas in Forest Heath district
A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.
There is a conservation area in each of the following towns and villages within the Forest Heath district:
- Barton Mills
- Brandon
- Dalham
- Elveden
- Eriswell
- Exning
- Freckenham
- Higham
- Lakenheath
- Mildenhall
- Moulton
- Newmarket
- Santon Downham
Maps showing the conservation area boundaries can be found in the Forest Heath Local Plan (available from Planning Services).
Using our powers under the Planning Acts, we can agree a boundary in consultation with local people and the parish or town council. A boundary is agreed and designated following formal consultation. The conservation area becomes operative when it is approved by us. It is then advertised in local papers.
The designation of a conservation area does not prevent change. New development may take place or even be encouraged, provided it does not detract from the character of the area.