Understand the address before the finish
West Parley occupies the area between Bournemouth and Ferndown, and the council identifies a conservation area within the village. Check the status of your particular address rather than assuming that every property has the same restrictions or construction.
For an older building, photographs of original plaster, exposed masonry and previous repairs are useful starting points. Where the materials are uncertain, choosing a replacement finish should follow assessment instead of relying on the village name.


