Crowthorne and Sandhurst

The new Crowthorne conservation area lies mainly within Church Street and the High Street and includes buildings of particular historical and architectural interest.

As a result of the Crowthorne designation, new controls include:

* the need for conservation area consent to demolish a building;

* planning permission for some buildings works that would not require permission elsewhere; and

* providing notice to the council of any proposal to cut down trees in the area, whether it is covered by a tree preservation order or not.

Cllr Mrs Mary Ballin, executive member for Crowthorne planning, transportation and economic development, said: “I was pleased to approve the conservation area as it will help to safeguard the historic village of Crowthorne. It is essential that areas of special architectural and historic interest are preserved for future generations through any future works or development.”

Bracknell Forest Council will now develop management proposals for the Crowthorne conservation area. These will outline how the area will be enhanced and preserved through future policies and development. Residents will have a chance to comment on the management proposals before they are approved.

Bracknell Forest Council ~ Crowthorne