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Braunstone village

The Braunstone village conservation area was first designated in 1974 and covers the part of the of the historic village of Braunstone including the Church of St Peter, Cressida Place and Church Field.

The conservation area was reviewed in 2024 but no changes were made to the boundary.

A Character Appraisal, Management Plan and map can be downloaded below.

Article 4 direction for Braunstone village conservation area

The Braunstone village conservation area is covered by an Article 4 direction which removes permitted development rights for residential alterations to all houses in the area which are not nationally listed buildings. A copy of this can be downloaded below.

The Article 4 Direction will be in place for six months from 9 October 2024 and will become permanent should the City Council confirm the direction within this period.

Any comments relating to the Article 4 Direction must be made by 6 November 2024 to [email protected]

A new Conservation Area covering the part of Braunstone Village falling within Blaby District Council was adopted in September 2024. For documents and details relating to this, please visit Blaby District Council's website