Designated in 1990, Culverley Green Conservation Area is mainly an Edwardian residential suburb built around the turn of the last century. Its grid-layout is enhanced by wide tree-lined streets. Shops, and notably the former cinema dating 1913, line Bromley Road; this is the major thoroughfare and once the main coaching-route between London and Kent and sits at the edge of the conservation area.
Housing is mainly early twentieth century with some late-Victorian villas remaining in Canadian Avenue. Building detail, which gives the area its special interest, includes carved and moulded capitals and window surrounds, terracotta window dressings, sash windows, solid timber doors and stained glass.
The Culverley Green Conservation Area Character Appraisal sets out the character of the area which the Council seeks to preserve and enhance. The information contained within is used in the determination of planning applications in the area. Omission of any element in the appraisal does not preclude its importance.
You can download the character appraisal on the 'preserving the character of Culverley Green' page - follow the link on the left. The document is also available from the Planning Information Service whose contact details are below.
Is my property in the conservation area?
You can view a map of Culverley Green to see if your property is in the conservation area or contact the Planning information service. You can also contact us to and check whether your works will require planning permission.
Do I need planning permission?
The Council has a duty to preserve or enhance the character of its conservation areas. In order to achieve this, there are more planning controls in conservation areas. This varies according to the conservation area you live in.
Article 4 directions are served to withdraw permitted development rights in conservation areas. In Culverley Green, an Article 4 direction covers Culverley Road, Penerley Road, Bargery Road, Inchmery Road, Canadian Avenue and parts of Bromley Road. This means that planning permission will be required to change windows, roof coverings, front doors, render elevations, create hardstandings, remove garden walls or make other such alterations.
Follow the link on the left to the 'preserving the character of Culverley Green' page for guidance on alterations.
The information given here is meant to help you understand planning in conservation areas. As this information is not comprehensive, it should not be relied on as fact in your particular situation. You are strongly advised to check whether permission is needed when considering works as mistakes can lead to delays or even enforcement action.
Works to trees
Trees in conservation areas are protected and the Council must be formally notified of all works to trees within the conservation area. For more information go to tree preservation orders.