Conservation areas

Conservation areas are places of environmental quality and interest. They exist to protect the special architectural and historic interest of a place, simply put it is the features that make it unique and distinctive.

Additional planning restrictions apply within these areas to ensure that special regard is paid to preserving and enhancing their character or appearance.

Conservation areas in the Borough:

• Bishopstoke
• Botley
• Old Bursledon
• Bursledon Windmill
• Gaters Mill & Romill Close, West End
• Hamble-le-Rice
• Netley Abbey
• Orchards Way, Hedge End   

Learn more about conservation areas.

Orchards Way, Gaters Mill and Botley Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals Supplementary Planning Documents

The consultation on changes to the Orchards Way; Gaters Mill and Romill Close; and Botley Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals ended on 11 April. The Council is considering the changes required in the final SPDs. These will be revised and taken to Cabinet for approval. The Council consulted on the following documents:

• Draft Orchards Way (West End) Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Proposals Supplementary Planning Document 
• Draft Gaters Mill (West End) Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals Supplementary Planning Document 
• Draft Botley Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Proposals Supplementary Planning Document
• Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Statement for the Conservation Area Appraisals