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RESOLVED
 
i)              
The draft conservation area appraisals and management plans, which
include proposed boundary changes, for public consultation be
approved.

 
ii)             
Approved that the Director of Place in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure be given delegated
authority to agree minor editorial changes prior to
publication.
 
REASON
 
i)              
To ensure that adequate consultation is undertaken in relation to
the draft conservation area appraisals and management plans.

 
ii)             
To give the Director of Place in consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Planning and Infrastructure delegated authority to
approve minor changes to the documentation prior to formal
consultation being undertaken.
 
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS
IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT
 
The option of not producing conservation area
appraisal and management plans was considered. However this would
contravene the legal duty placed on local authorities under the
Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to
review and produce management plans for conservation
areas.  In addition, it was considered
that not to undertake such a review would risk the impact of
development in or nearby these sensitive locations not adequately
considering or taking account of the historical character of these
conservation areas. This would limit the Council’s ability to
manage change in a positive way.