Issue - meetings

The report of the Director – Development and Economic Growth is attached.

It was RESOLVED that Cabinet:

a)           agrees that the village of Aslockton still possesses qualities of special architectural and historic interest, which would warrant its continued designation as a conservation area under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990; and

b)           approves the Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal and proposed conservation area boundary for the purposes of public consultation, to last a period of 21 days and to include a public consultation event held in the village.

The Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing, Councillor Upton presented the report of the Director – Development and Economic Growth outlining the Aslockton Conservation Area consultation.

Councillor Upton advised that the proposed public consultation would be held for 21 days and include a public event in the village.  Councillor Upton considered that this would be the first of many reports, as conservation areas in the Borough would be reviewed as part of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.  Cabinet noted that it was not a legal requirement to consult the public; however, it was considered good practice to do so.  The document had been reviewed by officers, in partnership with the local community representatives and a copy of the draft Character Appraisal was appended to the report.

Councillor Upton concluded by stating that any responses to the consultation would be considered and changes made, before a report was brought back to Cabinet for final adoption.

In seconding the recommendation, Councillor Inglis referred to the importance of conservation areas in protecting the special characteristics and unique qualities of villages and he considered that it was appropriate to consult residents, to gain their views.

The Leader noted that Rushcliffe had more conservation areas than any other authority in Nottinghamshire, referred to their importance  and looked forward to seeing this progress.

It was RESOLVED that Cabinet:

a)           agrees that the village of Aslockton still possesses qualities of special architectural and historic interest, which would warrant its continued designation as a conservation area under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990; and

b)           approves the Draft Conservation Area Character Appraisal and proposed conservation area boundary for the purposes of public consultation, to last a period of 21 days and to include a public consultation event held in the village.