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Portmoak Community Council: Conservation Areas. Rachel Haworth. Conservation Officer – Design Conservation & Regeneration Team Planning Service. Designation of Conservation Areas. responsibility of the Local Planning Authority
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Portmoak Community Council: Conservation Areas Rachel Haworth Conservation Officer – Design Conservation & Regeneration Team Planning Service
Designation of Conservation Areas • responsibility of the Local Planning Authority • “areas of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance…” • Currently 35 conservation areas in Perth & Kinross Conservation and Regeneration
Value of Conservation Areas • Townscape tells a story of development • Sense of place, continuity, cultural identity • Quality of life • Economic well-being Conservation and Regeneration
Understanding Character • Conservation Area Appraisal - basis for understanding and management of change • Need for community involvement - what is valued by the community • Local distinctiveness - what is considered “special” Conservation and Regeneration
What is a Conservation Area Appraisal? • Identifies how the area has evolved • Draws out key elements of the townscape quality and character of place • Defines what is positive and negative – opportunities for beneficial change • Develops management proposals for the conservation area Conservation and Regeneration
Conservation Area townscape • Historic layout and grain - roads, paths, boundaries, density • Buildings • Public and private spaces - parks, gardens, trees, street furniture, paving • Views • Immediate setting Conservation and Regeneration
Conservation Area townscape Strathtay c.1900 Strathtay c.1867 Conservation and Regeneration
Conservation Area townscape Conservation and Regeneration
Conservation Area townscape Conservation and Regeneration
Green spaces Conservation and Regeneration
Negative factors Conservation and Regeneration
Definition of Conservation Area boundary • Extent of historic core or character areas of an architectural style or historical period • Boundary line to follow natural or man-made features • Immediate setting can be included Conservation and Regeneration
What does designation mean for owners and residents? • Additional controls over development, demolition and advertising • Protection of trees • Potential financial assistance for repair or restoration • Additional advice and guidance on design and repair • Potential enhancement schemes • Interpretation, information leaflets etc. Conservation and Regeneration
Management Strategy • Development briefs, design guides • Enforcement strategy • Additional controls: Article 4 Direction, advert control • Secure the repair of buildings at risk • Enhancement schemes • Economic regeneration – grant aid Conservation and Regeneration
Monitoring • Photographic surveys • Observation • Meetings with local bodies • Review of appraisal Conservation and Regeneration