Issue - meetings

Report number PLA759  by the Economic Portfolio Holder.

                                                                                                (Enclosure)

Decision:

1.)   That the Grantham Conservation Area Appraisal be formally adopted.

2.)   That the recommended boundary changes be approved.

3.)   To delegate authority to the Corporate Head of Sustainable Communities in conjunction with the economic Development Portfolio Holder to approve minor amendments to the appraisal and appraisal maps if required.

Considerations / Reasons for decision:

1.)   Report PLA 759 by the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development.

2.)   The appraisal contributes to the priority themes of Quality Living and Good for Business.

3.)   Representations received as a part of a six week public consultation.

Other options considered:

1.)   The council is required by Section 72 of the 1990 Act to produce character appraisals and to publish proposals for their management. This is the first Conservation Area appraisal document produced for Grantham which contains a comprehensive analysis of its special architectural and historic character since it was designated in 1970. Previous documents produced in 1970 and 1985, following a boundary revision, do not contain sufficient information to provide a basis for sustainable planning decisions which will preserve and enhance the character of the Conservation Area.

2.)   Not to amend the boundary. However, this would constitute a missed opportunity to include areas which are of sufficient architectural quality to merit protection and would positively contribute to the overall character of the Conservation Area and to exclude detrimental areas as set out in Section 3 of the report. These alterations will ensure that the boundary is robust and justifies its status as an area of special historic and architectural importance.