World Heritage Site
UNESCO site of global importance
UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of outstanding universal value to humanity - either cultural (historic buildings, cities) or natural (landscapes, ecosystems).
What This Means
This property is within a UNESCO World Heritage Site like Stonehenge, Bath, or the Lake District - places of global significance to humanity.
Practical Advice
- Planning controls are EXTREMELY strict
- Any development faces intense scrutiny from UNESCO and local authority
- May significantly enhance property prestige and value
- Must preserve the site's 'outstanding universal value'
- Check UNESCO and local guidance before any alterations
Key Points
- What it is: Site of global cultural or natural importance (e.g., Stonehenge, Bath, Lake District)
- Why it matters: Extremely strict planning and conservation controls
- Any development affecting the site faces intense scrutiny
- Must preserve 'outstanding universal value'
- International oversight by UNESCO
- Can affect property alterations and new development
- Often significantly enhances property prestige and value
- Living in a place of world importance
Additional Information
World Heritage Sites have the strictest planning controls to preserve their global significance. Check UNESCO and local authority guidance before any alterations.