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Caistor Conservation Area Appraisal WLDC fnl 13/5/08 4:36 pm Page 3

Caistor Conservation Area Appraisal

1 Introduction 3 Assessment of special interest Caistor is a rural historic Market Town 3.1 Location and Setting located 15 miles south west of , 26 Caistor is set into the hillside and gains miles north east of Lincoln. Caistor was first much of its setting from this backdrop. designated in January 1970 as an area of The approach from the west of Caistor is 'special architectural or historic interest' very distinctive. The roofscape of terracotta under section 277 of the Town and Country pantiles at the heart of the settlement can Planning Act 1971 and an appraisal was be seen for some miles, whilst the church completed in 1977. The purpose of this amongst the trees provides a reviewed appraisal document is to give an landmark feature. up to date character appraisal. The approaches from Nettleton Road and This review aims to update and reassess both have more recent 20th the appraisal of the conservation area in century developments interspersed with order to inform a future management plan older 19th century buildings. Both roads on for the area. the approach to the town centre travel steeply uphill. The approach from Summary of special interest 2 Road is a gentle and attractive winding Dating from the Roman period, Caistor road with wide grass verges. has a prosperous history as a key market town in the area. The medieval street From the North and East, Caistor cannot be pattern of narrow plots and interconnecting viewed until the visitor is within reach of the market square, combined with fine town, being sited downhill from a highpoint Georgian and Victorian buildings contribute in the Wolds. The setting to the west and to the town's special character. south of the conservation area is adjacent open countryside which is designated as an The rural character of the town is Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV) and derived from Caistor's location on the there are fine views of the countryside from hillside with views over the surrounding this direction. countryside. Furthermore the town is sited on many natural springs, Syfer Spring 3.2 History and and Pigeon Spring are the most noted of Development the springs, located in Fountain Street and The name Caistor is a derivation of the Horsemarket respectively. Roman '' meaning fortified camp and The Conservation Area is centred on the referring, most probably, to the historic core of the town built in the 4th century A.D., evidence of which can still be found in the town. The existence of numerous natural springs may have influenced the Romans to select this site for their settlement. There is also strong evidence of Anglo Saxon

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development and it is likely that settlement existed. This church may have been sited has been continuous since the Roman just north of the existing church which occupation. A 'titulus' or dedication stone of dates from the 11th century. An Anglo the 8th or 9th century A.D. suggests that an Saxon mint was also sited here, denoting early Saxon church of some importance continuing prestige for the site.

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1 6 4 46 Centre A Tank 6 WH 1 Drakes 4 Court A 4 I Burgess Plots T 2 EG 1 Caistor S AT 39 Library S E Primary School -PA H 34 Y B The above map illustrates Caistor's historic often occurred when more land for trading layers; the shaded area is believed to be the space was required. The map layer also extent of the Roman Town. The shaded areas highlights the remaining long thin medieval around the Market Place may form the burgage plots. encroachment into the original space. This WLDC Caistor fnl 13/5/08 4:36 pm Page 5

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The present day layout of the town is This development seems to have replaced inherited from the medieval period when the earlier emphasis on trading in markets Caistor was a small and prosperous town within the town. deriving much of its wealth from agriculture, particularly sheep farming. The town was Since the mid 20th century, the economy also noted for a popular large annual Horse of the town has been in steady decline. Fair. The development of the town is Present day Caistor suffers from a poor adaptive rather than planned, with the economic base with trade taken by nearby Market Place being to the east of the more towns, such as and Grimsby. enclosed church area. There are long thin Areas of the town, particularly the Market plots with narrow street frontages and back Place, have become dilapidated and many lanes associated with the medieval burgage buildings are vacant and in disrepair. A system. These are found to the west of the Townscape Heritage Initiative scheme is Market Place, to the north of the High currently running and has identified several Street and to the east of South Street [MAP 1]. buildings for grant aid. This work, when The original Market Place is believed to completed, will make a significant improvement have been much larger. Encroachment has to the centre of the town and aims to formed Cornhill and also the block of encourage further investment in the area. property between the north edge of the Market Place and High Street. Little archaeological study has been undertaken in town; however, a large area A fire in 1681 destroyed most of the of the centre of Caistor is designated as a timber properties, consequently much of Scheduled Ancient Monument which present day Caistor dates from the late 17th includes the undeveloped land within the and 18th centuries. The fashionable styles old Roman Town [MAP 1]. Due to the history of of architecture of this period reflect the the town there is likely to be a wealth of prosperity of the small town, particularly in undiscovered archaeology. the larger houses built for wealthier owners. In 1801 there were 103 households (in comparison with 63 in 1583) and the town grew again so that by 1881 the population of Caistor was 1,897. As a result there are early 19th century buildings and facades as well as some Victorian development. Trade and industry within the town had increased significantly by this time. There was an ironworks and a brewery, as well as quarrying on the NE boundary of the town. WLDC Caistor fnl 13/5/08 4:36 pm Page 6

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3.3 Character and appearance Horizontal emphasis in the form of string courses, dentilated brick eaves Natural landscape features and box cornice gutters The overall topography of the town is very distinctive and when viewed from afar Tall retaining walls in brick or stone the impression of Caistor is one of red brick Use of architectural classical orders - [1] buildings set amongst trees on the hillside. for example, in pilasters. An essential feature is the individual and groupings of trees throughout the town, examples include Fountain Street, the Churchyard, Cromwell View, Hill and Pigeon Spring

High grass banks create a sense of enclosure on Plough Hill and Nettleton Road/Horsemarket and the natural springs contribute to the distinctive and unique quality of town [1] Use of Built landscape architectural A lack of significant economic development classical orders - may account for the unusual survival of pilasters many of the historic buildings and features. Overall Caistor can be described as a Rusticated quoins with stucco on Georgian market town however; the historic rendered frontages -often painted in core has many quality buildings of several contrasting black and white. different periods and architectural design Tumbled and/or raised and coped contributing to the unique character of the parapet gables. town. Many of the historic buildings are protected by being placed on the List of Gothic features such as castellation Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic (or crenellation) Merit [APPENDIX 1] Prevalent building materials within the Although the built environment of the town include red/brown brick in town is varied in both style and date, Flemish or English Garden wall bond; stucco or render; yellow Ironstone; red there are some distinctive architectural clay pantiles and Welsh Slate. Whilst features and building materials which many historic windows benefit from add to the character of the conservation box sash windows area. These include:

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[3] Example of a classical door surround

[2] Butcher's shopfront - South Street

There are many original and Decorative ironwork - A notable particularly fine shop fronts. Examples example is the listed town pump in from different eras and design are the Market Place, cast in 1897 to found in and around the town centre mark Queen Victoria's Silver Jubilee. adding charm and character. It is Additionally there are several unusual to see so many early shop examples of decorative iron railings and boot scrapers.[4] fronts within one settlement and they are an important reminder to Caistor's past prosperity.[2]

Caistor has a superb collection of door surrounds in the classical style. Their style reflects national trends in architecture, which were copied from Builder's Pattern Books, produced from about 1735 onwards.[3]

Window head detail is also of a high quality in the town, and is another distinctive architectural feature which should be preserved.

[4] Example of decorative ironwork

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There are a number of specific character areas within Caistor, Map 2 illustrates these and each character area is described below

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4 (c)Council Crown Copyright. Licence West Lindsey No. 100018701District Council Licence 2007 No. 8 100018701 2007 A Not to scale Playing Field EDALE 1 Market Place Plough Hill Grimsby Road/High Street Church Square South Street/ Cornhill/Butter Market Horse Market/Fountain Street/Nettleton Road Mill Lane WLDC Caistor fnl 13/5/08 4:36 pm Page 9

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3.4 Market place Caistor House dominates the south-west corner of the market place with a fine The Market Place is large, roughly squared stucco frontage and pediment. Its frontage area in the centre of Caistor which, despite leads into the wide entrance of Plough Hill many entrances and exits, retains a to the south. Westgate House (7 Plough distinct sense of enclosure. This is further Hill) creates a southern view stop from the emphasised by the alignment of the street Market Place. pattern beyond.

Caistor Market Place is dissected by vehicles passing through from both the SW and SE. This creates a triangular space to the north-eastern corner of the square that is presently used for parking spaces. The street surface is tarmac and there is no evidence to suggest what may have existed before. There is a modern block paved surface immediately around the fountain, but its setting is largely lost amongst the mass of parked cars and therefore is a neutral area.

The market place is lined with a strong built frontage consisting primarily of three storey 17th, 18th and early 19th century buildings, most having shop fronts. Many of the building frontages are relatively narrow, probably as a result of the limitations of the medieval burgage plots.

The Town Hall building forms an effective and decorative view stop to the north of Market Place, on High Street with the former Red Lion Hotel as an important corner building to the entrance of the Market Place. To the West, leading towards this view stop there is a strong building frontage of three storey buildings, punctuated by a small single [5] View to the [5] track entrance into Bank Lane. west of the Market Place

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The northern boundary of the Market Place is enclosed by 17th and 18th century buildings, which now form retail units. These are much altered with modern shop fronts and concrete tiled roofs. Only no. 1 retains its [6] View to [6] the north of original features. the Market Place

To the east, no. 11 is one of the few from the building line and is a weak buildings with a gable fronting the market element.[7] The south of the Market Place is place, however, a photograph of 1910 more open with two major junctions reducing shows that this was originally a three-storey the sense of enclosure. The South Street building with a roofline reversed to match junction leads directly on to the its neighbours. This alteration detracts Buttermarket, as an open area.

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There has been some erosion of signage and replacement windows character in the Market Place due to has also detracted from Castor's the installation of incongruous modern individuality. The stepped passageways shop fronts into historic facades. A leading to South Street from the portion of the roofscape has been Market Place are also of poor quality altered by the use of concrete and a number of buildings in this area pantiles. The use of corporate are in a state of dilapidation.[8]

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3.5 Plough Hill

Plough Hill is a wide street that leads from the southern Market Place and connects via a steep hill to the Horse market. A deflected view from the Market Placeis aided effectively by the grassed 'L'shaped embankment following the curve of the sharp bend into Plough Hill topped by no's 1, 3 , 5 and 7 Plough Hill which sit to the back of the [9] View to Plough Hill [9] steeply grassed bank. showing grass bank

The hill is lined with terraced houses of 1970's development in a distinctly different the 18th, 19th and early 20th century. Plough style to the adjacent historic buildings. Hill has only one shop front, and is distinctly Buildings to both sides of the hill whether residential in comparison to the Market Place. in small groups of terraces or punctuated Adjacent to No.2 Plough Hill, a distinctive with some detached buildings give a white painted stucco building picked out definite stepped appearance to the skyline with black quoins, there is a semi derelict as they descend the steep short hill that site containing red brick remnants fronting opens out into Horse market. the street. This site has created a gap in the There has been some erosion of character contiguous street frontage. Plowrise is a due to the replacement of windows and doors.

Bobs Lane is an interconnecting pedestrian lane between Plough Hill and South Street. Many smaller red brick buildings, some of them outbuildings, exist here. Most now have seriously eroded character having suffered from many alterations over the last 30 years. Modern materials and incorrectly styled details have been used, especially windows. The street surface is poor for a historic pedestrian lane.[10] [10] Bob's Lane

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3.6 South Street - Cornhill and Buttermarket

South Street is a long curving narrow road interspersed with two squares, the Butter Market and the Cornhill. The remainder of the street is almost continuously lined with Georgian buildings closely built up to the back of pavement, giving a strong feeling of containment. The buildings are a mixture of two and three storey developments. [11 and 12] South Street, beyond the White Hart/ Butter Market has suffered some loss of character with poorly altered shop fronts that are now redundant. Satellite dishes and plastic windows are also a problem at both ends of the street. [11] South Street

The Cornhill is a neatly enclosed space style and detail with good quality building with two storey buildings (formed from the materials. The south side of Cornhill rear elevations of buildings that face the is punctuated by two pedestrian alleys Market Square). The sense of enclosure leading down into the Market Place. Plastic has been retained by the George Court windows are to be found in the Cornhill. development built in the late 20th century, The small square is equally compromised replacing the derelict George Hotel. This by its use as a car park. courtyard development is very traditional in

The Butter Market is likely to have been created by historic encroachment on the south-eastern corner of the original Market Square. This is a small square, enclosed on three sides, that is dissected in a similar fashion to the Market Place.[13] [13] View into the Buttermarket

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3.7 Horsemarket/Fountain Street/Nettleton Road

The Horsemarket is a set in a hollow, probably created by quarrying during the Roman period, where a wide space between buildings denotes the space once used for the famous fairs held at Caistor. There are small, relatively humble two storey dwellings to the west of Horsemarket some of which have suffered loss of historic joinery details. The eastern side is dominated by the elegant three storey façade of the late Georgian terrace known as no's 1 -11 Horsemarket with giant [14] pilasters and a central carriage arch. [14] Nos 1 - 11 Horsemarket

The southern end of Horsemarket is the hillside with Pigeon Spring just to the effectively contained by a steep grass bank. left. The Victorian School House above the The Old Fire Station constructed in 1869 is elevated bank provides a view stop.[15] unusually built in the form of a tunnel into

[15] Southern end of Horsemarket showing schoolhouse above the elevated bank which provides a viewstop

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Northerly views across the Horsemarket rise again picking up the old Chapel and the black and white elevation of no.26 Plough Hill.

No 15 Horsemarket is a historic property which has recently had its traditional windows reinstated.

Continuing down the hillside towards Nettleton Road, the road is lined with Victorian terraces, which have suffered from unsympathetic alterations, although these are largely reversible.

An Edwardian detached property in no. 18 Southdale forms a significant eastern view stop from Nettleton Road.

Fountain Street leads from the Horsemarket, at the bottom of Plough Hill. This narrow lane is bounded by mainly whitewashed brick buildings to the south. The northern side has individual buildings sited up on a high banking and has a more open character. Many of these buildings have historic origin but are generally now heavily disguised by more modern interventions. Both the Syfer Spring and Fountain Springs are sited close together in this street.[16] The greenery of the churchyard area is clearly viewed from the top of Fountain Street. [16] Syfer Spring a natural water source

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3.8 Church Square (including Bank Lane, Chapel Street, Church Street and Castle Hill)

Church Square is on a raised green enclosed by a stone retaining wall. The collections of tall mature trees within the grounds are a key element of the character of the area.[17] The area around the church is a large roughly squared space given a distinct sense of enclosure by the grammar school buildings and its associated buildings. Much of the interest in this part of the Conservation Area is to be found in the detailing of the different boundary treatments, including tall red [17] St Peters brick walls and low boundary wall treatments and Paul's often topped with railings or hedges. Church showing the raised green

Architecturally there is a combination of fine as neatly spaced buildings. Private front gardens examples of brick town housing in terraces or contribute to the sense of open space.[18]

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Chapel Street is dominated by the large Italianate Chapel of 1841, which placed on a slightly elevated site, dominates the street being of a much larger scale than anything around it [19]. A building belonging to the Grammar School is sited in Castle Hill. This building has a very poorly altered elevation facing directly into the street which detracts from this area of Caistor. There are some 20th century developments, but these are considered to be neutral elements in the conservation area, and have been [19] Chapel softened by the retention of trees to Street, fine the front boundary. examples of brick built terraces

Also of note is an Edwardian detached building, no. 3 Castle Hill which is not currently within the conservation area boundary. This is situated on the hillside with impressive views over the surrounding countryside and has retained its original architectural features. It is recommended that this building be included within the boundary.

Cromwell View leads away from the church in a southerly direction. It is characterised by inviting corners and mature tree coverage. The lane denotes the boundary of the conservation area. WLDC Caistor fnl 13/5/08 4:37 pm Page 18

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3.9 Grimsby Road/High Street/North Street

The High Street and Grimsby Road merge street in either direction the views open and from one to another on a sharp dog leg close progressively whilst the pattern of bend. This length of road rises steeply on the rooflines emphasise the changes in direction approach to the town centre and along the and levels.

The High Street is lined with buildings of differing periods from the early 18th to the early 20th century, primarily constructed from red brick with pantile roofs.[20] There are some small shop fronts, many of which are presently empty and in poor repair. At either end of the High Street are two fine examples of 18th and early 19th century buildings; at the western end Holly House with steps up to its fine door surround whilst to the east is Tower House. At the junction with the Market Place, the Red Lion, a former coaching inn and public house has a distinctive curved corner which forms an important feature in the High Street. [20] View into the High Street

Neglected buildings in the High Street detraction in terms of streetscape quality. jointly contribute to a strong sense of

Grimsby Road continues with back edge of pavement development on its north side with mainly listed buildings. No's 3-5, have two replica shop fronts installed. Recent pedestrian safety [21] View up barriers have been installed immediately Grimsby Road to the front of this building, which showing typical back edge of [21] detracts from the setting. pavement development

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A three storey terrace of late Georgian houses, no's 4 -14 Grimsby Road denote the beginning of the conservation area boundary. These terraces retain pantiled roofs although much historic window detail has been lost.

North Street runs on a steep incline and is is a stepped appearance as the building line approximately parallel with the High Street follows the topography. There are unsightly and Grimsby Road. This street has some gaps in the frontage, notably on the south modest 18th and 19th century terraces and side of the street; however, a sense of enclosure cottages in pairs or groups of 3 [22]. Many of is created by a long section of very tall walled these have suffered from poor quality garden belonging to the rear of Holly House. interventions and historic character has been There are a number of modern bungalows eroded. As with other areas of Caistor, there on the street but their impact is minimal.

[22] North Street showing typically modest group of terraces

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3.10 Mill Lane

Mill Lane is a narrow street that meanders over the hillside on the eastern boundary of the conservation area. The entrance is formed of tall flanking curved brick walls which form the boundary treatment to Tower House, and the wall of a castellated garden folly known as The Tower [23]. The road begins on a short steep incline, levelling out to give views over the pantile roof tops of Caistor and the back gardens of South Street. Many of these show clearly the long thin plots associated with the medieval burgage system of land division. [23] The Tower, Mill Lane

On both sides there are a variety of 19th century outbuildings which are unlisted but of historic merit [24] and also a Stonemasons yard lining the left side of Mill Lane. The southern end of Mill Lane travels downhill to meet with South Street. No.11 Mill Lane is small red brick traditional 3 bay fronted house with its gable end to the street. Beyond is the private garden space stretching down to meet the play area at the edge of the conservation area boundary. [24] 19th Century outbuildings WLDC Caistor fnl 13/5/08 4:37 pm Page 21

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4 Problems and pressures several of those buildings identified as priority buildings within the town either Caistor has suffered from a lack of have been or will be offered grant aid to investment within the town and this is bring them back into a good state of repair. evident from the condition of the historic Appendix 2 contains these identified buildings. buildings in some parts of the conservation area. However, the townscape and 4.3 Alterations to existing buildings are of a high quality and if they historic buildings are sensitively restored the quality of the conservation area would be enhanced. Some unsympathetic alterations have been made to historic buildings within As Caistor is a small town, there is Caistor. These include uPVC replacements limited scope for new development within to window and door openings, widespread the conservation area. However, some replacement of pantiled roofs with concrete inappropriate development existing tiles and the erection of satellite dishes in currently may be considered for prominent locations. In most cases these redevelopment. Where opportunities arise, alterations are reversible and where developments should be informed by the possible owners should be encouraged to character of their location in terms of siting, reinstate original architectural features. density, design and materials. 4.4 Street Audit 4.1 Intrusion or damage to Caistor has little in the way of original the conservation area street surfaces. One of the sets of steps which lead from the Market Place to South Some corporate signage within the Street are the only known survivors of York market place is inappropriate in scale and stone paving. Most street surfaces are of a materials. Owners should be encouraged poor quality and could be improved with a to consider replacement with a more sensitive scheme. traditional design which would not detract from the character of the area.

There are some buildings dating to the 20th century which have a negative effect on the conservation area. This is mainly due to the designs making no reference to the location or the character of the area.

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5 Recommendations 5.3 Environmental and 5.1 General street improvements The value of survival of historic Consider rationalising highway townscape and buildings should signage in the Conservation Area. be recognised and efforts made to preserve these. As noted above, the quality of street surfaces could be improved. Public open spaces should be preserved and maintained. 5.4 Boundary Review The Boundary has been amended With the exception of some slightly since the first Conservation area residential terraced and houses in appraisal in 1977 to more accurately reflect the Church/Chapel Street area, any the historic core of the town. proposed new development is to be sited at the back edge of the 5.5 Article 4 pavement, whether residential or commercial. The protection afforded to buildings within the conservation area will be New development should also take increased with the designation of an Article into account the variety of the 4(2) direction. This would benefit those rooflines, chimney stacks and historic buildings within the area that are architectural detailing within the town not listed, but retain original architectural to inform new design. Appropriate features which contribute to the character materials for the area should also of the conservation area. be used.

5.2 Preservation, enhancement and reinstatement of architectural quality Efforts should be made to encourage and assist the repair of buildings at risk

Period shop fronts, door and window detailing, and ironwork should be preserved.

Original boundary treatments should be retained.

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Appendix

Listed Buildings in Caistor Conservation Area Grade Grade Audleby House 2 No's 3 And 4 Market Place 2 Fonaby House 2 No 27 and 27a The Red Hundon 2 Lion Hotel 2 Caistor Methodist Chapel 2 No 24 Market Place Paradise Cottage West and 2 No 20 Market Place 2 Paradise Cottage East No 2 Market Place 2 Roman Wall 1 No 10 Market Place 2 No 9 Church Street 2 Caistor House No 19 2 No's 3, 5 And 7 Church Street 2 No 12 Market Place 2 2 Tower at Mill Lane 2 Old Building No 6 The Causeway 2 Church Of St Peter and St Paul 1 No 8 Plough Hill 2 Caistor School Library 2 No 2 The White House 2 The Old Vicarage 2 No 1 Rest, No 3 Moss Bank, No 2 Hestcroft House 2 No 5 Hobbits Rest 2 Fleece Inn 2 No 4 Hill House 2 No 2 Tower House 2 Westgate House (No 7) No 3 Grimsby Road 2 Plough Hill 2 No 7 Grimsby Road 2 Caistor Primary School and School House 2 Tower Mill at Old Corn Mill 2 No 32 South Street 2 House and Garage in Garden 2 Of No 24 Holly House No's 6 And 8 South Street 2 No 18 High Street 2 No 30 South Street 2 No 24 Holly House - Gates 2 No 28 South Street 2 and Entrance Piers No's 24 And 26 South Street 2 No's 1, 5, 7 And 9 Horsemarket 2 No 23a South Street 2 No 28 Trustee Savings Bank 2 No 22 South Street 2 Pump 2 No 17 South Street 2 No 25 The Post Office 2 No 10 South Street 2 No 1 Market Place 2 No 15 South Street 2 No's 8 And 9 Market Place 2 No's 11 And 13 Beauclerk House 2 No's 5 and 5a Market Place 2 No 23b South Street 2 WLDC Caistor fnl 13/5/08 4:37 pm Page 26

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Important buildings in Conservation Area Nat west Bank, Market Place 3 Bank Lane 6 Bank Lane 2-16 Chapel Street Church of St Thomas More, Church Street 1 (The Vicarage) Church Street 6 and 10 Church Street No's 4-14 Cromwell View Heighington Cottage, North Kelsey Road Cherry Holt, High Street 26 High Street 20 and 22 High Street Town Hall, High Street 12 High Street 10 High Street 1 Grimsby Road No's 9 and 11 Grimsby Road No's 3,5,7,7a,9 South Street 21, 34, 36 South Street 9 and 11 Mill Lane 4 Bobs Lane 13, 15, 17, 19 Plough Hill 26, 28 Plough Hill 2, 4 Fountain Street 18 Southdale No's 2-16 Nettleton Road

Townscape Heritage Initiative Critical Buildings Westgate House, no. 7 Plough Hill No. 20 Market Place 14-16 South Street The Red Lion Hotel.

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What is a conservation area? What is an Article 4 Direction

Under the Planning (Listed Buildings This Direction is made under Article 4(2) and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, every of the Town and Country Planning (General Local Authority has a duty to consider Permitted Development) Order 1995. The designating Conservation Areas. A effect of the Direction is to remove specified Conservation Area is an area of special permitted development rights from the architectural or historic interest, the properties within the designated area with character or appearance of which it is an aim to encourage the retention of high desirable to preserve or enhance. quality features of buildings within a Conservation Area. The Directions Within Conservation Areas there are generally only apply to the front elevation greater planning controls on development facing a highway. Work to rear elevations in order to preserve or enhance the does not require permission and normal character or appearance of the area. permitted development rights apply to rear These include: extensions etc. Following a change in the interpretation of the law relating to demolition, Consent is required for the demolition work to boundary walls has been included of buildings (except for very small in the more recent Directions. They also buildings). only apply to houses and not to flats, or other commercial properties. Trees within the area are protected and any works require written consent Once an Article 4(2) Direction has been from the council before they made planning permission becomes commence. necessary for changes. It does not affect any alterations which have already taken Development that can be carried out place. 'Like for like' exact replacement and without the need for planning repairs are unlikely to require permission. permission is more limited. The details of Article 4(2) Directions varies between different areas but includes all or Any planning application, which proposes some of the following: windows, doors, development likely to affect the character roofs, chimneys, details, painting of and appearance of the area, must be unpainted properties, boundary walls, advertised by the council. fences, railings, porches, hardstanding.

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