We are a highly experienced team here to provide advice on the conservation aspects of the city's built environment.
Although much of our work is involved with the development control process we also:
Although much of our work is involved with the development control process we also:
- give free advice to citizens on the repair, restoration and alteration of historic buildings,
- advise on the likelihood of buildings being listed, and assess the suitability of proposed works to buildings which are listed,
- advise on the management of complex historic buildings through conservation plans / services strategies and help owners reconcile historic buildings,
- propose areas to be designated as conservation areas and produce appraisal / management documents for existing conservation areas,
- advise on possible grant aid for historic building projects and run grant schemes for historic buildings and areas, and
- encourage interest in the city and its buildings through talks, the production of information leaflets and through the Blue Plaques and David Urwin Award Schemes.
Building Conservation Staff
| John Preston | Historic Environment Manager |
| 01223 457160 | john.preston@cambridge.gov.uk |
| Jonathan Hurst | Senior Conservation & Design Officer |
| 01223 457166 | jonathan.hurst@cambridge.gov.uk |
| Susan Smith | Senior Conservation & Design Officer |
| 01223 457168 | Susan.Smith@cambridge.gov.uk |
| Kerry Babington | Conservation & Design Officer |
| 01223 457165 | kerry.babington@cambridge.gov.uk |
Policy
and Projects
Department of Environment and Planning
Cambridge City Council
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 3QJ
Tel: 01223 457200
Fax: 01223 457139
Email: planning.conservation@cambridge.gov.uk