Issue - meetings

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

It was RESOLVED that:

a)               a Conservation Area for the village of Screveton as shown edged red on the Plan at Appendix A to the report be designated,under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, for the reasons set out in this report; and

b)               the Conservation Area Character Appraisal in Appendix B to the report be adopted, as the document which outlines and describes the special architectural and historic character of that Conservation Area, which it will be desirable to preserve or enhance.

The Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Planning and Housing, Councillor Upton, presented the report of the Director – Development and Economic Growth, which detailed the draft Character Appraisal and proposed Conservation Area for Screveton.

Councillor Upton stated that following a request from local residents for parts of Screveton to become a Conservation Area, a draft Appraisal was produced by a community group. Officers considered Screveton to be a place of special architectural and historic interest, the character and appearance of which was desirable to preserve. It was noted that a public consultation had taken place in June, and that had not resulted in any significant changes being required. If adopted tonight, it would not be officially completed until relevant notices were published.    

In seconding the recommendation, the Leader stated that Screveton was one of many very attractive villages in Rushcliffe and referred to the importance of protecting their historical character.

In reiterating those comments, Councillor Brennan stated that she was really pleased to see new areas coming forward, and any measures to protect the character and heritage of the Borough were welcomed.  

It was RESOLVED that:

a)               a Conservation Area for the village of Screveton as shown edged red on the Plan at Appendix A to the report be designated,under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, for the reasons set out in this report; and

b)               the Conservation Area Character Appraisal in Appendix B to the report be adopted, as the document which outlines and describes the special architectural and historic character of that Conservation Area, which it will be desirable to preserve or enhance.