Is my house in a conservation area?
Check any postcode in England for conservation areas, Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders, green belt and nearby listed buildings. Free
What it means
Conservation areas protect the character of historic places. You'll usually need permission to demolish buildings, cut down or prune trees, and some work that's normally allowed without planning permission is restricted.
Article 4 directions remove some permitted development rights, so things like replacing windows, changing a front door or adding a porch may need planning permission.
Listed buildings need listed building consent for most alterations, inside and out.