Conservation areas were first introduced with the Civic Amenities Act in 1967 which gave local authorities the power to designate conservation areas in the district.  Since 1967 Bassetlaw District Council has designated 31 conservation areas.

The boundaries and additional information for each conservation area can be viewed.  The Council is undertaking a review of all conservation areas and producing leaflets, designation statements and appraisals for each area.  These documents give an overview of the history and development of the conservation areas and define what it is that make them special. 

Once a conservation area is designated the district planning authority has a duty to preserve and enhance their character.

Within a conservation area there are a number of controls which will require either planning permission or conservation area consent.  These include:

• The demolition of buildings
• Special provision for the protection of trees
• Strengthened controls over minor development, including the installation of satellite dishes

These controls are intended to assist in the preservation and enhancement of a conservation area.  They are not intended to stifle development, but are there to ensure that development and change is managed in a sensitive manner that respects the character of the area.

For more detailed information on the effects of designation for householders, please read the Council’s guidance document: Conservation Areas in Bassetlaw - A guide for householders to the effects of Conservation Area designation (November 2012 Update)

For design guidance in conservation areas, please read Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Guidance.

Conservation Area Boundaries

Have your say on Conservation Area boundaries. Use the Conservation Area boundary questionnaire or contact the Conservation Team. Comments can be made at anytime.

Application Forms

Bassetlaw District Council have adopted the use of the paper version of the National Standard Application Form, known as 1APP. The forms are available to download from the table below or to submit electronically.

The submission of planning applications electronically will continue to be hosted by the Planning Portal.  Bassetlaw District Council actively encourages the submission of Planning Applications using the electronic method, this means you only need to complete one set of forms and there are no printing or postage costs.