Conservation areas are areas of special architectural or historic interest that we feel need to be looked after. These areas are subject to strict planning constraints.
Conservation areas in North Ayrshire
There are 13 conservation areas in North Ayrshire that can be viewed on our map.
Click on the links to see a map of the conservation area's boundaries and for any listed buildings within the area:
- Corrie (PDF, 140kb) - designated July 1985
- Beith (PDF, 209kb) - designated October 1998
- Dalry (PDF, 369kb) - designated December 2020 - Amended boundary
- Dreghorn (PDF, 687kb) - designated December 2020 - Amended boundary
- High Corrie (PDF, 62kb) - designated July 1985
- Irvine Harbourside (PDF, 344kb) - designated March 2001
- Irvine Town Centre (PDF, 574kb) - designated March 2001
- Kilbirnie (PDF, 138kb) - designated December 2006
- Lamlash (PDF, 294kb) - designated January 2021 - Amended boundary
- Millport (PDF, 404kb) - designated January 1971
- Perceton (PDF, 295kb) - designated December 2020
- Skelmorlie (PDF, 246kb) - designated November 1998
- West Kilbride (PDF, 223kb) - designated February 2006
Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans
Conservation area appraisals define what is important about the character and appearance of the area. The management plan recommends how the qualities of the conservation area may be maintained and supported. The following conservation area Appraisals and Management Plans have been approved:
In 2020, the Council approved Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans (titled collectively as Conservation Area Assessments) for the following Conservation Areas:
- Beith
- Corrie
- Dalry
- Dreghorn
- High Corrie
- Irvine Harbour
- Lamlash
- Perceton
- Skelmorlie
- West Kilbride
These documents are currently being prepared to be published on the webpage so are unavailable for download at this time. If you would like us to send you a copy in the meantime, please email the LDP team.
What activities do I need consent for?
Within conservation areas, there are extra planning controls. You may need planning permission if you, for example, propose any of the following:
This list is not exhaustive. If you are unsure whether you need planning permission please contact us.
How to apply
Apply for consent
Fees
Applications for listed building or conservation area consent are not subject to fees.