Conservation

In this section:

• Ancient Monuments Section
  Ancient Monuments Section is built upon the quality of workmanship, safety management and performance from experienced staff that combines technical expertise with hands on approach to meeting all restoration and construction challenges
• Conservation areas
  Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historical interest
• Listed buildings
  Listed buildings are architecturally or historically important. Repairs and alterations to listed buildings must be carried out with consideration to protect the building's special interest. Buildings in conservation areas are different to listed buildings, although a listed building may be in a conservation area.
• Tree and hedgerow management
  We have some responsibility for trees and woodlands within York
• Tree preservation orders
  Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) can be placed on any suitable tree, including trees on private land. A TPO can cover a single tree, groups of trees or woodlands but not hedges or shrubs
• World Heritage
  On 17 March 2009, the Executive of the City of York Council agreed that once the Department for Culture, Media and Sport announced what the application process will be, York should apply for World Heritage status
• York Central Historic Core CAA
  York Central Historic Core Conservation Area Appraisal: Consultation draft