The Industrial Heritage Conservation Area Review

New Conservation Area Management Proposals SPD

As part of the review process, we have considered the need for boundary changes and formulated policies and proposals for the preservation and enhancement of the character and appearance of these conservation areas.

presented to Cabinet on 2 October 2008 and Council on 6 November 2008. This includes a new Supplementary Planning Document (SPD): The Industrial Heritage Conservation Area Management Proposals SPD. You can view the adopted documents by clicking on the links below or by using the menu bar to the left of this page:

Part 1: Conservation Area character appraisal (consisting of two volumes):

The first two volumes of the Conservation Area statement consist of an appraisal of the eight conservation areas’ character and appearance and an explanation of their special architectural and historic interest, together with a review of the conservation area boundaries and an assessment of issues and pressures that are affecting the area’s special interest.

• Volume 1: Summary and Character Overview
• Volume 2: Character Parts

Part 2: Management proposals and policy guidance (consisting of two volumes):

The Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) contains Management Proposals and policy and design guidance, aimed at ensuring the preservation or enhancement of the character or appearance of the eight conservation areas.

The Design Guide provides complementary guidance, sitting below the SPD, and showing how the policy and design guidance contained in the SPD may be practically applied.

• Conservation Area Management Proposals SPD
• IHCA Design Guide

Conservation Area boundary changes:

Find out about the revisions that have been made to the boundaries of the IHCA and the other conservation areas affected by this review.