Many of Blaenau Gwent鈥檚 important buildings, archaeological remains and open spaces are protected in order to preserve their special character.听
Conservation Areas
Blaenau Gwent has 2 Conservation Areas that have been designated for their special architectural or historic interest. Both are in Tredegar. These are Bedwellty Park and Garden and the Southern Town Area. You can view the conservation area boundaries on the Tredegar Conservation Area map.
There are special planning controls if your property is located in a conservation area and guidance on these can be found on the .听
If you are considering an alteration to your property and would like advice, you are advised to submit a pre-application enquiry.听
Permission is also required for .听
Historic Parks and Gardens
Bedwellty Park and Garden is the only Registered Historic Park and Garden in Blaenau Gwent that features in the of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales. The register provides information to help protect and conserve these special places.听
Listed Buildings
There are 53 Listed Buildings聽in Blaenau Gwent. Buildings are listed by to ensure their special architectural or historic interest is fully recognised. is needed when a proposed alteration or extension affects the character of a listed building, or those in its curtilage.听
Scheduled Ancient Monuments
Cadw has scheduled 13 Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Blaenau Gwent.
It is an offence to carry out works at the site of a scheduled ancient monument without first obtaining the necessary 聽 from Cadw.
Related Documents
Contact Information
Development Management聽
Telephone Number:(01495) 355555
Address:聽 The General Offices, Steelworks Road, Ebbw Vale, Gwent, NP23 6DN
Email Address: planning@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk