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flag Pennan, Scotland, seeks review of its conservation status due to strict rules hindering repairs and upgrades, despite its fame from *Local Hero* and threats from coastal erosion.

flag Residents of Pennan, Scotland, are pushing for a review of their village’s conservation status, arguing strict rules hinder affordable repairs and sustainable upgrades like solar panels, making them feel like they live in a museum. flag Despite the village’s fame from the 1983 film *Local Hero*, no tailored guidance has ever been created for Pennan, and the Banff and Buchan committee has rejected a recent council report, demanding a full review first. flag With only eight full-time residents and many homes used as second homes, locals say coastal erosion poses a greater threat than modernization. flag Councillors questioned land ownership and whether Pennan still meets national protection criteria, deferring action until proper consultation occurs.

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