East Hampshire District Council is currently revising and updating its guidance regarding the Rowlands Castle conservation area.
The conservation area was originally designated in 1993. A new appraisal has been prepared to document and explain why the conservation area is important, as well as provide guidance on how to protect and enhance it.
What is a conservation area?
A conservation area is an area with special historical or architectural character worthy of protection. Conservation areas recognise the unique quality of an area as a whole.
What does the conservation area appraisal and management plan do?
The purpose of the appraisal is to:
- record and analyse the special interest of the conservation area;
- recognise the designated and non designated heritage assets within the conservation area (i.e. listed buildings/structures and unlisted historic buildings/structures of merit);
- identify issues relating to condition and detracting features, as well as opportunities for enhancement; and
- set out guidance and recommendations for the positive management, preservation and enhancement of the conservation area.
Following the community consultation, the conservation area appraisal will be formally adopted by East Hampshire District Council as a guidance document.
Have your say
The consultation draft of this document is now available for the public to review online.
- Rowlands Castle - conservation area appraisal (pdf 16.7 mb)
The consultation closes on Thursday 27 November 2025.
Feedback will be incorporated into the final adopted version. Comments and queries in response to the consultation draft can be sent via EHDC@purcelluk.com.