Conservation and heritage

Ancient monuments are nationally important sites that are given legal protection.

Designated areas to protect parts of towns and villages which have special architectural or historic character.

See conservation area maps on this page.

A number of countryside conservation services are available.

From time to time conservation areas are reviewed with the aim to provide more detailed information about the designated area.

Find information on Article 4 Directions on this page.

There are almost 1,000 buildings that are of national value.

Buildings and structures that are nationally important for their architectural or historic interest are statutory listed, and are more commonly known as listed buildings

The main objective of this guide is to improve the quality and design of shopfronts within North Kesteven.

Grant assistance of between £1,000 and £2,500 is now available for works to historic buildings in North Kesteven.

Under the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), grants are now available to owners and occupiers of commercial properties within Sleaford town centre