THE GLAVEN VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISALS & MANAGEMENT PLANS 2021 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

 Draft Conservation Area Appraisals & Management Plans have been produced for Holt, Glandford, , Hempstead & Letheringsett.  These five documents have been produced in collaboration with the Council’s appointed consultants Purcell.  The current programme of reviews follows the adoption of up to date appraisals for the Glaven Valley Ports in 2019 (Blakeney, Cley, & ). Following the current reviews, appraisals will be produced for a third group within the GlavenValley (Brinton with , , , Edgefield, Glaven Valley & a new proposed Conservation Area for ).  Conservation Area Appraisals are an essential tool in managing the District’s 82 Conservation Areas.  The current group of Conservation Areas, except Holt in 2010, have not been reviewed since their designations in the 1970s & 1980s. POLICY CONTEXT

 A Conservation Area is defined as ‘an area of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance’. Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990  Section 71 of the same Act requires local planning authorities to formulate and publish proposals for the preservation and enhancement of these conservation areas.  The appraisal documents now being considered conform to current Historic guidance (Conservation Area Appraisal, Designation and Management 2019). BENEFITS OF REVIEW

 There is an opportunity to define the special characteristics and interest of the Area as well as those issues which threaten them;  It can offer guidance to prevent erosion of character and opportunities to secure enhancement;  The documents provide additional support and guidance for decision-making when assessing planning applications;  Reviews allow the Conservation Area boundary to be updated to reflect the position on the ground and react to change;  Ensures we are in alignment with new national and local policy;  The process provides an opportunity to engage with the local community and offer community empowerment. STRUCTURE OF THE REVIEW OVERVIEW OF SPECIAL INTEREST

What makes a place important in terms of its heritage:  Are there links to particular industries or perhaps notable figures  History – especially the relationship to the rural agricultural surroundings  Street Pattern and Development  Setting and Views  Buildings – style and scale  Local Materials OVERVIEW OF RECOMMENDATIONS

The review for each Conservation Area makes Are there buildings within the recommendations regarding: Conservation Area which should be:

 Conservation Philosophy  Repairs, Materials & Techniques LOCALLY LISTED BUILDINGS  Retention of Existing Features & Details

 Alterations, Extensions & Demolition What are the:  New Development  Streetscape, Public Realm & Landscape POSITIVE & NEGATIVE FEATURES  Setting & Views  Traffic & Parking  Boundary Review CONSULTATION & NEXT STEPS

 The six-week period of public consultation will run from 1 February- 12 March  All documents are published on the NNDC website  We are inviting comments from the community  Once representations have been considered the Conservation Area Appraisals will be amended and brought back before the Council’s Planning Policy & Built Heritage Working Party for final adoption.  In light of the current situation with regards to COVID-19, we have been unable to conduct the public consultation as we would usually. In place of being able to hold a public meeting at the beginning of the consultation period:  We have endeavoured to provide additional information on the NNDC website  Please get in touch via CaaConsultation@north-.gov.uk if you have any questions before submitting formal comments