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RESOLVED:
 
1. 
Approve
the adoption of the Underwood Street Conservation Area Appraisal
and Management Plan (Appendix A)
 
2. 
Approve
the revised Underwood Street Conservation Area Boundary map
(Appendix B)
 
REASONS FOR DECISION
 
This decision is required in order to ensure that the
area’s heritage is recognised and a full and up to date
conservation area appraisal clearly sets out the area’s
qualities and identifies threats, weaknesses and opportunities for
enhancement of the historic built environment.
 
This decision is required in order to ensure that guidance
for development proposals and alterations to existing buildings is
in place in the form of a management plan that provides ways to
address weaknesses and manage change in the conservation area while
preserving and enhancing its special interest and
character.
 
This decision is required in order to ensure that the
conservation area boundary accurately reflects the special
architectural character and heritage context of the area and
ensures that appropriate policy protections are in
place.
 
DETAILS OF ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND
REJECTED
 
Consideration was given to including other sites close to
the existing conservation area boundary. However, following a
thorough site visit of sites bordering the boundary, no further
areas meeting the tests for inclusion were identified.
 
The option of doing nothing was rejected as the
buildings’ heritage significance is currently not recognised
adequately. Moreover, there has been no appraisal or management
plan since its designation. Historic England advice is that each
Conservation Area be reviewed at least every five years.