Within a conservation area, certain works that are normally permitted development require planning consent. Material choices for visible elements come under scrutiny. Demolition has its own consent process. None of this prevents work happening — it shapes how it should be approached.

For Tavistock homeowners considering an extension or refurbishment in a conservation area, we recommend an early planning conversation. The constraints are usually navigable; surprises later in the process are not.

We can liaise with the council on your behalf as part of feasibility.