Conservation Area Appraisals (CAA)

The council has a duty to clearly define why an area has been designated as a Conservation Area, to outline its special interest and to publish proposals for its preservation and enhancement. We use a Conservation Area Appraisal (CAA) to achieve this. It helps everyone to understand the history of a particular area and why it is special.

Once a CAA has been adopted by the council it then acts as a framework that guides future development in the Conservation Area.

A programme of CAAs is underway for the 53 Conservation Areas in West Berkshire. This is a long-term project and so far three CAAs have been adopted:

• Streatley Conservation Area Appraisal [3MB]  (and  Streatley CAA Appendices [3MB] )

• Peasemore Conservation Area Appraisal [8MB]  (and  Peasemore CAA Appendices [2MB] )

• Newbury Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal [8MB]

Please also see our  guidance and frequently asked questions about Conservation Areas [127KB] .