This report follows from the Overview and Scrutiny Challenge Session on Planning in Conservation Areas: The implications of Conservation Areas on the extension of family homes which went to Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC) in January 2015. Six recommendations were identified and agreed by the Cabinet on the 8th April 2015. This report presents progress made with regard to recommendation 3 which was to individually refresh the Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plans for eight Conservation Areas with family dwelling houses where householders submit the most planning applications.