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.