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Conservation areas

Conservation areas - overview

Designated to conserve the character or appearance of those parts of the built environment which are of special historic or architectural interest.

Conservation areas - East Dorset

The district has many attractive villages and other areas of special architectural or historic interest.

Conservation areas - North Dorset

North Dorset has 48 conservation areas and over 2500 listed buildings.

Conservation areas - Purbeck

Purbeck currently has 25 Conservation Areas

Conservation areas - West Dorset

West Dorset District Council designated conservation areas.

Conservation areas - Weymouth and Portland

There are 15 conservation areas in Weymouth and Portland, including most of Weymouth Town Centre.

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