CONSERVATION AREAS IN EAST DORSET

WIMBORNE
ST. GILES

East Dorset District Council Policy Planning Division

Supplementary Planning Guidance No.16 April 2006
Foreword
This document is based upon work carried out in 1994 to define the special qualities of the Conservation
Area that was subsequently published as Supplementary Planning Guidance to the East Dorset
Local Plan (see paragraphs 6.118 to 6.131 and accompanying policies BUCON 1 to 4 of the East
Dorset Local Plan adopted 11 January 2002).

The text and illustrations of the original publication have been revised and updated to reflect any
significant changes that have taken place in that time since the original survey and appraisal of the
area were undertaken.

The appraisal provides guidance to those elements and characteristics that should be taken into
account when considering proposed developments and other works requiring consent. The information
contained in the appraisal will be treated as a material consideration by the Local Planning Authority
when considering planning applications.

The revision does not extend to reviewing the boundaries of the designated area. This work will be
undertaken between 2006 and 2010 in parallel with the Local Development Framework process, as
currently programmed.

The maps used in the document are based upon the Ordnance Survey mapping currently available
to the Council.

East Dorset District Council,

Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4HN.
Tel: 01202 886201
e-mail: [email protected]
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Introduction House and a number of entrance lodges,
Wimborne St Giles and Wimborne All Hallows together with Estate houses in Park Lane.
are mentioned in Domesday. The latter
settlement, which formed a separate parish until
1733, was until the turn of the 20th century more
populated than today, enough to support a
church. However, nothing remains of All
Hallows Church today.

The village occupies a peaceful rural setting far

from any busy roads and therefore undisturbed
by road traffic. It is a linear settlement lying in a
shallow valley of the River Allen. The Allen,
which rises near the hamlet of Monkton up
Wimborne, was originally called the Wimborne,
derived from the old English winn and burna
meaning ‘meadow stream’.
Just visible from a number of points within the
The river flows through the centre of the
village is a more or less continuous belt of trees
conservation area, passing through water
that encircle the settlement. It is known as the
meadows before flowing through St Giles Park.
Drive Plantation and was originally planted in
Bridging points near French’s Farm (Bottlebush
the mid 18th century for the 4th Earl. Coach
Lane) and Bull Bridge bring the natural beauty
Road, a farm track today, connects part of the
of the river into closer focus.
western belt with All Hallows.
Bull Bridge
The character of the village today is a product
of the tight control and skilled husbandry by the
Estate over many years. Despite its small size
and backwater location, it still supports a church,
a school, a shop and post office, a village hall
and public house.

Approaches

Most of the land within the conservation area

falls within the ownership of the Shaftesbury
Estate. The manorial estate around St Giles
House has not changed ownership by purchase
since the Norman Conquest. In 1375 the manor
was called St Giles Upwymbourne Plecy. The
present great house, built by the Cooper family
in Renaissance style in 1650-9, replaced the
Ashley family’s modest manor house of a
century earlier.
From the B3081, after turning off the Cranborne
Like Cranborne, the presence of the House and
Road, there is a distant view to the southwest
grounds pervade the village, even though the
of the Church in a hollow surrounded by trees.
house is mostly screened by dense woods.
Nearer the village, views of the settlement from
When the conservation area was designated in
Parsonage Lane are obscured by hedgebanks,
1975 the boundary was drawn to exclude the
which extend almost to the centre.
House and Park, but included the Walled

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From the south-west, before descending the hill overlook the village green. This is a flat, square
into the village, the dense woodland of the Park green space largely enclosed by low brick
appears to fill the valley, in contrast to the open walling. It is well-maintained as close mown
down-land before it. The hedgerows along the grass.
narrow lane down the hill towards the sharp
bend at Bull Bridge. Adjoining the green to the west is another
important open space planted as an orchard.
From the north, the hedgerow-lined lanes The early summer en masse display of cow
extend from the open countryside into the parsley beneath the fruit trees is particularly
settlement, blurring the edges of the village with picturesque. Between these spaces is a group
its landscape setting. of gigantic London Planes which enclose them
and which provide height in the village, dwarfing
the scale of the surrounding buildings. The
enclosure is reinforced by other tall trees of St
Scope Giles Park to the south and by woodland to the
west, through which flows the River Allen.
Before Bull Bridge, the river widens to form a
pool, shaded by overhanging trees. Views to
the south of the bridge are similarly restricted
by trees, but the sounds of the river enhance
the tranquility of this corner of the village.

St. Giles Church and the adjacent Almshouses

form a strong architectural composition which
gives the area its distinctive and refined
character. The Grade I listed church, largely re-
built in 1723, has walls of Greensand ashlar
chequered with panels of squared and knapped
flint under slate roofs. The square tower fronting
the green provides a counter-point to the row of
single storey Almshouses attached to its older
The boundaries of the conservation area were
north-west wall.
drawn to include the entire village, including the
water-meadows adjacent to the Allen which
extend through the centre. There are three
distinctive parts of the settlement: Home Farm
and Park Lane; the village green area; and linear
development along the valley roads on each
side of the water-meadows extending to All
Hallows Farm. A significant proportion of the
conservation area therefore comprises open
space, including farmland. These open areas
were included on account of their importance
to the setting of village buildings, including a
number of individual cottages sited along within
the valley.

Village Green The Almshouse, built around 1624, have brick

(Inset Map No.1) walls with ashlar dressings under simple tile-
The core of the village extends roughly from covered roofs. In the centre is a loggia that leads
Bull Bridge to St Giles Church and adjacent to rear gardens, above which, expressed as a
Almshouses. The area features a number of gable with cross finial, is the former common
other listed buildings too, including the Mill room. The building also features tall paired
House and the School House. In addition, the chimneys with diagonal-set flues.
Rectory and its stables, both listed, are
discreetly sited behind the Almshouses. With Forming part of this group, but remaining almost
the exception of the Rectory, all these buildings totally obscured from public view, stands the

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Rectory. This two-storey with attics house, has top pictorial sign. The brick and tiled buildings
brick walls under tiled roofs and dates from the are grouped around the village school which
seventeenth-century. Standing at the north-east features attractive bracketed open porches . Set
corner of the Church, its beautiful garden is back from the road stands the school house with
enclosed by a high wall constructed of cob with its decorative tiled roof and distinctive tall
a tile capping. The 17th century stables at the diagonal-set stacks. On the northwest side of
entrance to the Rectory garden was severely the school stands a smaller former Estate house
damaged by fire in 2003. At the time of the re- of similar architectural quality though not listed.
survey the building was undergoing restoration. It features pointed polychromatic window heads
and a very tall central chimneystack.
The Rectory, a Grade II Listed Building

To the south of the Church stands one of several

lodges to St Giles Park. This small, single-storey
brick cottage, with its distinctive tall diagonal-
set chimneys and lozenge pattern bay window,
defines the edge of the private estate from the
village. The drive passes to its left, through a
pair of brick gate posts with moulded stone
cappings, and into a dense woodland belt
immediately behind.

Seventy metres into the woods stand a

matching pair of single-storey rendered
entrance lodges. They have low-pitched slate
roofs and rounded-arch windows with iron
frames. Both are unused and in a poor state of Overlooking the orchard, and forming a
repair. landmark building in the village, stands Mill
House (formerly Brook House), which dates
from the 17th century and which is thought to
have originated as a paper mill. This substantial
two storey-with-attics house, built of brick with
stone mullioned windows under tiled roofs,
stands close to the road with extensive gardens
at the rear and sides, enclosed by planting.

On the opposite side of the road, on the edge of

the orchard, are the diminutive 18th century
stocks, well protected by a 20th century tiled
roof and iron railings. Within the orchard,
standing back from the road, is Brook Cottage,
constructed of brick with gothic style windows
under a tiled roof.
A group of Victorian buildings opposite the green
establishes the adjacent road junction as the
mid-point of the village, itself marked by a post-

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Mill House, a Grade II Listed Building of the village green. The listed hump-back bridge
near French’s Farm allows fine unspoilt views of
the water-meadows. The view downstream
focuses on the Church tower and its backdrop of
trees.
Bridge near French’s Farm, Grade II Listed

The village green, treescape and building

elements combine to form an outstanding and
distinctive environment. This very special part
of the village has a rare refined quality, yet
maintains a strong rural character.
The old schoolhouse, a Grade II Listed Building
The older, thatched buildings are grouped on
the east side of the valley. Numbers 10, 11 and
12 is an important row of 18th century cottages
sited adjacent to the road. These are flanked
on each side by pairs of thatched cottages set
back from the road behind front gardens
enclosed by hedges. These older cottages are
constructed of cob and later faced with brick.
View along street to Nos 10-12, Grade II Listed Buildings

Allen Valley
(Inset Maps Nos. 2, 3 & 4)
The River Allen flows through water-meadows
before entering the garden of Mill House The village hall, which also serves as the village
followed by Bull Bridge. The meadows are post office accessed at the rear, has a
edged by two village lanes, one on the east side symmetrical and rendered front elevation with
and one on the west side, joining near French’s a low pitched hipped roof clad in slate. Its form,
Farm. Linear development, comprising a mix design and materials contrast with older
of old cob and thatch cottages and 19th and vernacular buildings, especially its large
20th century housing, extends for some 250 windows, stone quoins and outsize porch.
metres along these lanes facing towards the
river. The townscape qualities of this short stretch of
lane are particularly high, enhanced by the
The gentle valley sides allow the open down- meandering alignment of the narrow road and
land landscape to permeate this part of the continuous rural hedging.
village - in contrast to the enclosed character

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The Village Hall rendered, but most other buildings are
constructed in brick.

A narrow unmade driveway 90 metres north of

West View leads to the rear of ‘The Terrace’, a
row of eight semi-detached brick-built Estate The buildings do not follow a building line but
houses set back from the road on elevated land. instead are arranged in a more informal pattern
They are surrounded by generous gardens with with generous space between the dwellings and
allotments at the rear. The buildings have a soft boundary treatments.
simple form and feature massive central chimney
stacks and simple timber porches. Most are A gap in the linear development articulates
roofed in scalloped slates; one is roofed in French’s Farm from the village. The 18th
scalloped tiles. In front of the cottages is an area century farmhouse, built of brick with burnt
of semi-private grassland. In between is a grass headers under a half-hipped tiled roof, stands
path that extends from the village lane to West within a range of traditional farm buildings,
View. From this elevated position there are good including a granary. These comprise a rich
views across the valley to the houses opposite. variety of materials including slate, tiles, brick
and weather-boarding though several buildings
are in poor structural condition. Large, modern
barns are sited at the rear of this working farm.
View to French’s Farmhouse, a Grade II Listed Building

The row is extended by a small development of

former Council houses built in the late 1950’s/
early 60’s. Accessed from West View, a narrow,
hedge-lined cul de sac, each semi-detached The listed hump-back bridge adjacent to the
pair is sited within large gardens enclosed by farm comprises five, small segmental brick
hedges. arches with brick, stone-capped parapets.

The west side of the valley comprises a more On the left hand side of Bottlebush Lane as it
eclectic mix of houses and cottages. Most ascends the hill is Mainsail Haul, formerly the
contribute in a positive way to the character of Manor House, a 19th century two-storey house
the village, although none are statutorily listed. having brick walls under a hipped slate roof and
One cottage near the southern end is thatched, featuring a large central pediment on the front.
but the others are tiled. The Bull Public House is The building is set amongst expansive lawns

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largely obscured by trees and dense understorey Approaching All Hallows from the south, the
vegetation along the boundary, including some large village lane ascends a gentle hill enclosed by
yews that extend across the road. These merge woodland, an unusual feature in the otherwise
with the hedgerow on the other side to enclose the open character of the valley. A grass pathway
lane. Of higher landscape significance is the forks to the left leading to a Lych Gate behind
associated two-storey brick and slate roofed lodge which is the village cemetery. Opposite, on the
that stands adjacent to the lane, its whitewashed north side of the lane, is the former grave yard,
walls brightening the shadowy gloom of the lane. now overgrown with weed trees. Between this
Iron gates are supported by high brick and flint and All Hallows Farm is the site of the former
banded walls. All Hallows Church. Little remains of the former
village today other than a single dwelling, two
pairs of Estate cottages and the farm.

The turn of the century Estate houses are

robustly constructed of brick and scalloped roof
tiles; one features tall chimneys with diagonal-
set flues; another is of whitewashed render with
twin gables and tall central stack. These well
preserved cottages retain their original timber
casement windows.

All Hallows Farm

(Inset Map No.4)
The Conservation Area includes another small tract
of open countryside between French’s Farm and
All Hallows Farm that contains a single and a semi-
detached pair of traditional cottages.

Harriet Cottages to the south are a pair of turn of

the century Estate cottages set back -but clearly All Hallows Farmhouse, dating from the 18th
visible-from the road. The brick and tile cottages century, is built of brick under a slate roof with
have a half-hipped roof with twin stacks and feature tall diagonal chimneys and central front
twin gables and twin ground floor bays. pediment. This large, rambling farmhouse is
sited some distance from the road accessed by
A single brick and part slate, part tile cottage sited a formal straight driveway, near the entrance of
close to the highway further up the lane features a which is a GR postbox. On the north side of the
symmetric front with small casements and central farmhouse is a yard surrounded by ranges of
open porch. traditional farm buildings, including a granary.
These buildings are unused and falling into
decay, having been replaced with a single large
Dutch barn on the north side of the lane.

Coach Road is now used as a farm track, a

public right of way that connects the village with
Harley Down before meeting the Drove
Plantation adjacent Ackling Dyke. At this point,
marked by a single tall Scots pine, the highway
turns north and descends towards another river
bridge, passing the old farm on the right and
modern barn on the left.

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Between the farm and the river are the remains The north side is enclosed by a range of two
of a former orchard. The watercress beds barns appended at its western end by a small
immediately to the south-east today form a more cottage, having a decorative timber porch and
strident visual feature in the valley landscape. garden enclosed by picket fencing. The larger of
the two barns has a distinctive window-less north
All Hallows Farmhouse, a Grade II Listed Building
wall featuring diaper blue brickwork.

Home Farm Another entry accesses onto the southern end

(Inset Map No.4) of Butt’s Lane, a graveled track with wide grassy
This area of the village features an important verges and devoid of 20th century street clutter.
range of stables attached to St Giles House,
together with the walled Kitchen Garden. Butt’s Butt’s Close is a cul-de-sac, but its western end
Close, a graveled lane adjacent to the kitchen continues as a private footpath through the Park
garden north wall, contains a group of traditional woods to the Church. For most of its length the
buildings of high intrinsic and townscape value. narrow track has an informal appearance of grass
The area also includes a tree-less sloping verges, hedges and trees.
paddock between Park Lane and the Church.

The Walled Garden and area of woodland that

extends between the west side of Home Farm
and the village green falls within the Registered
Park. The entire area is closely managed by
the Estate.

The two enclosed courtyards of Home Farm

represent the heart of this secret part of the
village. Facing St Giles House and the Park
stands the Riding House, an impressive and
historically important Grade II* brick and tiled
building dating from the 17th century.
Surrounding the building on its north side are
ranges of ancillary barns and stables, also of The Walled (Kitchen) Garden lies to the south
brick and tile. A brick wall sub-divides the North of the lane and is divided into four roughly equal
Courtyard. squares enclosed by high brick walls.

A covered entry in the north range allows access Attached to the north boundary of the north-west
to the South Courtyard within the curtilage of square is a continuous range of small-scale
Home Farmhouse, a symmetrical two-storeys- ancillary farm buildings interspersed with two
with-attics 18th century farmhouse having cottages. All the buildings are constructed of
whitewashed brick walls under a tiled roof. The similar warm orange/red brick under peg tiled
farmhouse forms the east side of the courtyard. roofs and follow the line of the road, behind a
grassy verge. There are also potting sheds and

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greenhouses which face into the kitchen All these buildings, on both sides of the road,
gardens. These small buildings, screened by the together form a picturesque group and create a
high wall, articulate the cottages. more built-up and enclosed character at this
bottom end of the lane. The clump of high beech
trees to the east of the Walled Garden forms an
effective backdrop and provides added enclosure.

At the northern corner of the kitchen garden wall,

facing Park Lane stands a tiny gazebo built into
the high wall.

Immediately to the east, marking the entrance

into the Park, is a single-storey hexagonal lodge
having pebbledash walls and distinctive triple
chimney with diagonal-set flues. At the rear is
an unusual twin-hexagonal out-house. Opposite
the lodge, under the trees, are the remains of a
shepherd’s hut. Much has been destroyed since
At the southern end of this range is an unusual the last survey leaving just the base frame and
single storey hexagonal extension to Gardens wheels.
Cottage. This small appendage, built in brick
under a slate roof, forms an interesting incident At each end of Park Lane is a group of pine.
and marks the change in orientation of the lane. Their form and colour contrast from the
The deflection adds to the enclosure and sense predominantly deciduous treescape and act as
of intimacy. focal points.

On the north side of the lane, standing behind a

short front garden, is a symmetrical brick and
tile cottage, having a hipped roof and central
bracketed porch. On its right-hand side is a plain
brick wall as high as the cottage eaves,
supporting a lean-to structure to the rear.

The Estate Sawmill and Timberyard occupies

a rectangular site on the Butt’s Lane-Park Lane
corner. It comprises a two-storey brick and tile
building together with single storey ranges
grouped around a yard. The single storey
buildings enclose the road but are subservient
to the surrounding trees and vegetation.
Adjacent is a large brick and tiled barn that also
features a hipped roof. The expanse of walling Park Lane contains a row of turn-of-the-century
is softened by old espalier fruit trees. This barn brick and tile Estate houses on the eastern side,
is partly open on the north side, its first floor well spaced out with cultivated gardens
accommodation being supported by iron surrounding them and enclosed by hedges.
columns. They are of similar design to other Estate
houses in the village. In the middle of this row
is a single storey cottage having box sash
windows and Gothic porch. It stands behind a

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narrow grass frontage protected by white posts
and twin horizontal white metal rails.

Turn of the century Estate houses in Park Lane

The houses overlook an open grassy paddock

towards the Church, capturing a glimpse of the
old Rectory enclosed behind its high brick walls
and set amongst the treescape of St. Giles Park.

This part of the village contains important groups

of trees, including those to the south and east
of the Walled Garden and between Home Farm
and St Giles Church. These help to reinforce
the Estate identity on the area and separate it
from other parts of the village and the
surrounding open landscape.

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 In addition to these controls, and in recognition
Planning Policy in of the contribution that trees can make to the
character and appearance of a Conservation Area
Conservation Areas special provisions apply to the lopping or felling
East Dorset has many attractive villages of of other trees which are not otherwise protected.
special architectural or historic interest. Anyone wishing to fell or lop such trees needs
to notify the Council in writing six weeks before
In order to protect their character and carrying out any work.
appearance, the best of these, including the
historic centre of Wimborne Minster, have been Householders are also encouraged to seek
designated as Conservation Areas by the District advice from the Department on the management
Council under Section 69 of the Planning (Listed of their trees. By taking the correct action now
Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. mature trees can be made safer and their lives
extended.
Under this legislation additional planning controls
are exercised by the Council within designated
Conservation Areas in order to preserve and New Development
enhance those aspects of character and When contemplating alterations to existing
appearance that define an area’s special buildings or the construction of new buildings
character. within a Conservation Area it is advisable to obtain
the views of your local Planning Officer at an
These include controls over the demolition of early stage. The Department is glad to help and
most unlisted buildings. An application for the advice is totally impartial and free of charge.
Conservation Area Consent is needed for the
demolition of an unlisted building in a When considering applications for new
Conservation Area. development, the Council as Local Planning
Authority takes particular care to ensure that it
The Council encourage the retention of buildings fits in satisfactorily with the established character
that make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area.
or appearance of a Conservation Area. Any
proposals which involve demolition of existing Positioning, massing, design and choice of
buildings will be carefully assessed for their materials are of particular importance, as well
impact upon the character of the area. The local as the visual impact of ‘building over’ an area of
planning authority will also need full details about hitherto open land.
what is proposed for the site after demolition.
The special character of these areas stem not
Certain types of development, which only from the age, disposition and architectural
elsewhere are normally classified as permitted interest of the buildings, but also from the
development (such as the insertion of dormer treatment of the spaces in between.
windows in roof slopes, the erection of satellite
dishes on walls, roofs or chimneys fronting a The presence of gardens, paddocks, soft verges,
highway) will require planning permission. hedges and old boundary walls contribute greatly
to the individual sense of place.
Guidance and application forms can be obtained
from the Planning and Building Control Division. Applications for new development must
demonstrate that the proposal will harmonise with
the Conservation Area i.e. that it will preserve or
Trees enhance its character. Potential applicants are
Trees are an invaluable visual asset to the strongly advised to seek proper professional
character and setting of many Conservation advice.
Areas.
Therefore when considering such applications
Trees in Conservation Areas may already be the local planning authority will pay particular
protected by a Tree Preservation Order and the attention to the following elements of the design:
Courts can impose heavy fines for unauthorised
felling or lopping. 1. the positioning of the building and its
relationship with adjoining buildings, existing
trees or other features;
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2. the proposed building materials, particularly
the walls and roof, and their suitability to the
area and in relation to neighbouring buildings;

3. the proportions, mass and scale of the

proposal and their relationship with the area in
general and adjoining buildings in particular.

4. whether the proposed development might

adversely affect existing trees, hedges or other
natural features of the site.

In some cases it may be necessary to reproduce

an historic style of architecture in order to match
existing buildings. Generally, however, the Council
encourages new construction to be designed in
a modern idiom provided the criteria listed above
are applied. Poor copies or imitations of
architectural styles detract from the genuine older
buildings and are normally discouraged.

Full details of any proposed development must

be submitted, showing existing site conditions
with the proposals clearly marked. Details of the
elevational treatment, including windows and
doors, will normally be required. In many
instances the planning authority will expect
details of hard and soft landscaping including a
specification of all the proposed materials.

Conservation Area analysis

The District Council has carried out and published
detailed studies of the Conservation Areas to
identify those elements which contribute towards
the unique character of each area. Any proposal
which has an adverse effect on these features
will not be permitted. Proposals that can be seen
to enhance the Conservation Area will be
encouraged.

Grants
Grants may be available from the District Council
towards the alleviation of eyesores, or measures
that improve the street scene, such as tree-
planting, hedging or other boundary treatments.
Grants or loans may also be available towards
the repair of Listed Buildings, particularly where
such repairs make an impact on the
Conservation Area.

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Design and East Dorset has 17 Conservation Areas, which
range in size and nature from small villages such
Conservation Services as Almer to the historic town centre of Wimborne
Minster.
in East Dorset
The siting, design and materials of new
Conserving the best features of our environment, development, or alterations to existing buildings,
our historic towns, villages and countryside, is are scrutinised by the Department to ensure that
one of the most important of our planning the character of such areas are protected.
functions.
Since 1980 the Council has invested in a
programme of environmental improvements within
Historic Buildings the centre of Wimborne Minster. The effect of
Our buildings are a record of our architectural these measures has been to create an attractive
and social history. As a society, we hold them in place for residents and visitors to shop and to
trust for future generations to cherish and enjoy. enjoy.
Investment in our architectural heritage assists
local and regional social and economic
development
Designated Conservation Areas
The supply of buildings of the eighteenth century in East Dorset
and earlier is finite; once demolished they are
lost forever. Others suffer almost the same fate
from alterations made without regard to their
original design and character. Pentridge

Historic buildings require special care if their

character, which relies upon traditional building Cranborne

materials and practices peculiar to each region, Wimborne St Giles

Edmondsham

is not to be spoilt by insensitive alterations or Gussage All Saints

inappropriate methods of repair.

Horton
Witchampton
Hinton Martell
Owners of Listed Buildings contemplating altering
or extending their building are advised to obtain
Guidance Notes obtainable free from the Shapwick
Department. Pamphill
Rowlands Hill/ St Johns Hill
Mapperton Almer Sturminster
Marshall
Hampreston
Wimborne
An important function of the Design and Minster

Conservation Section is to advise owners of West Parley

historic buildings and assist in achieving

solutions which preserves their intrinsic interest.
Crown Copyright. East Dorset District
Council, Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset.
The Section can help seek out the right materials Licence No.LA086096

for the job and advise on the correct method of

repair.

It can also provide advice on both the law relating

Advice
to listed buildings and sources of financial For advice on any aspect of the Council’s
assistance. building conservation work, the availability of
financial assistance or to discuss your
individual building, please contact our Design
Conservation Areas and Conservation Leader Ray Bird, or his
Conservation Areas are groups of buildings, assistant Alan Turner on 01202 886201 or e-
villages or areas of towns having special mail:[email protected] .
architectural and townscape interest, the
character of which should be preserved and
enhanced.

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