Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas are areas in which the historical origins and relationships between the various elements create a sense of place that is worth keeping.  Characteristics that are commonly considered when identifying conservation areas include its subdivision pattern, the consistency of building materials and the common age of its building stock.  

The following outlines the criteria for determining whether a place is considered to be contributory, neutral or infill within the conservation area:

• Contributory:
  Was built during a period directly relating to the significance of the conservation area as identified in the statement of significance for the conservation area.  Is substantially intact. Alterations are reversible.
• Neutral: 
  Was built during a period directly relating to the significance of the conservation area as identified in the statement of significance for the conservation area. Alterations are unlikely to be reversed.
• Infill:
  Was built in a period later than any directly relating to the significance of the conservation area or is a detracting element.

The City of Canada Bay has 20 conservation areas listed on its Local Environmental Plan.  An analysis of each conservation area including a statement of significance, description and map are available.