Heritage, conservation areas and listed buildings in Richmondshire

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Information on the heritage, conservation areas and listed buildings in the Richmondshire area.

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Listed buildings

A listed building is a building, object or structure that is judged to be of national historical or architectural interest and as such is included on a special register.

Conservation areas

Conservation areas are defined as areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.

Article 4 Directions

Article 4 Directions remove some of the normally permitted development rights that residential properties enjoy.