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Conservation area (United Kingdom) In the United Kingdom, the term conservation area almost always applies to an area (usually urban or the core of a village) of special architectural or historic interest, the character of which is considered worthy of preservation or enhancement. It creates a precautionary approach to the loss or alteration of ...
In early 2021, there were just under 9,800 unique Conservation Areas in England (excluding sub-sections managed by secondary Local Planning Authorities), providing heritage protection for around 2.3% of England's land area and over 10% of properties.
Conservation area in Lytham St Annes. Some of the key legislation which governs conservation issues in the UK. This list is not exhaustive. Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979. Badgers Act 1991. Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. Environment Act 1995. Environmental Protection Act 1990. Environment (Wales) Act 2016.
Protected areas of the United Kingdom are areas in the United Kingdom which need and /or receive protection because of their environmental, historical or cultural value to the nation. Methods and aims of protection vary depending on the nature and importance of the resource. Protection operates at local, regional, national and international ...
The Knepp Wildland project is recognised as a Verified Conservation Area (VCA) and is a member of the Rewilding Europe Network. [50] Outstanding example of landscape-scale restoration in the UK Government's 25 Year Environment Plan. [52] [50] Organic certification from the Soil Association [50]
The park contains thirteen Special Areas of Conservation, five Special Protection Areas, one of three UK marine nature reserves and seven national nature reserves as well as sixty Sites of Special Scientific Interest. [41] The park also contains a wealth of human history and culture, including the UK's smallest city, St Davids and Iron Age forts.
Type of site. Nature conservation interest. Designation (s) Ashton Court. Deer park. Saproxylic invertebrates. SSSI. Avon Gorge (Leigh Woods) Limestone gorge and semi-natural broad-leaved woodland.
Greater Manchester. 53°28′30″N 2°15′18″W / 53.475°N 2.255°W / 53.475; -2.255. Castlefield is an inner-city conservation area in Manchester, North West England. The conservation area which bears its name is bounded by the River Irwell, Quay Street, Deansgate and Chester Road. It was the site of the Roman era fort of ...