Conservation areas are designated areas considered to be of special architectural or historic interest.
The designation of a conservation area introduces special controls, including the requirement of a planning application to demolish any building or part of a building or to carry out works on protected trees.
There are 25 designated conservation areas in the Epping Forest district. Hill Hall, Theydon Mount is one such area
Restrictions under Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 aim to ensure that the special architectural and historic interest of an area is retained.
www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/planning-and-building/built-heritage/conservation-areas/