PATELEY BRIDGE Conservation Area Character Appraisal

Approved 24 February 2010 Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 33 Contents Page

1. Introduction...... 1 Objectives ...... 2 2. Planning policy context...... 2 3. Historic development & archaeology...... 3 4. Location & setting...... 4 5. Landscape character ...... 5 6. Form & character of buildings...... 11 7. Character area analysis ...... 14 Map 1: Historic development ...... 18 Map 2: Conservation Area boundary...... 19 Map 3: Analysis & concepts ...... 20 Map 4: Landscape character analysis ...... 21 Appendix A: 1. Management strategy ...... 22 2. Monitoring & review ...... 22 3. Maintaining quality ...... 22 4. Conservation Area boundary review ...... 22 5. The management of change ...... 24 6. Opportunities for enhancement ...... 25 Checklist ...... 28 Appendix B: Public consultation ...... 29 Appendix C: Listed Buildings ...... 30 Appendix D: Further Reading ...... 31

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1.1 Conservation Area Appraisals aim to define devise a strategy to protect these qualities. further amended on 24 February 2010 and analyse the special interest which The Appraisal will help us understand This Appraisal aims to describe Pateley constitutes the character and appearance the impact that development proposals Bridge as it is today and identify the of a place. It is these qualities which would have on the Conservation Area special character and distinctiveness of warrant the designation of a Conservation and whether these are acceptable and/or its setting, buildings and open spaces. Area. This Appraisal was approved by appropriate. Having identified those special qualities, The Cabinet for Planning and Transport the Appraisal will examine whether oppor- and forms an “evidence base” for the 1.4 Defining the character of an area is not a tunities exist to protect and enhance its Local Development Framework (LDF). straightforward exercise and it is imposs- character. Consequently, it is a material consider- ible to reach a truly objective view. The ation when determining applications statement of character and appearance in 1.6 By identifying what makes Pateley Bridge for development, considering planning this appraisal is based on various detailed special or distinctive, it is suggested that appeals or proposing works for the methods of analysis recommended any future change, whether to individual preservation or enhancement of the area. by English Heritage. Various different buildings, building groups or the village as It also forms the basis for a subsequent qualities are looked at including: historical a whole, will be based on this understand- Management Strategy, which will contain development, building materials, and ing of the past and present character of proposals and policies for the conservation relationships between built and open the town. In this way, we can manage and enhancement of the area. spaces. Appraisals aim to be compre- future change to ensure it makes a posi- hensive but the omission of any particular tive contribution towards preserving or 1.2 The Appraisal provides information and building, feature or space should not be enhancing its special character. guidance to those wishing to carry out taken to imply that it is of no interest. works in the Conservation Area whether or not they require planning approval. 1.5 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area was So, it is a useful source of information for originally designated in October 1970. The property owners, agents, applicants and boundary was later amended following members of the public who live or work in a review of the Conservation Area in Pateley Bridge. 1995. Following public consultation on the draft Appraisal, the boundary was 1.3 The main function of the Conservation Area Appraisal is to ensure that any works in the Conservation Area have regard to the special qualities of the area and to

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 1 2. Planning policy context Objectives

2.1 Local authorities have a duty to designate development in conservation areas. The The principal objectives of the ‘areas of special architectural or historic scope of Policy HD3 also covers develop- Appraisal are: interest, the character or appearance ment proposals outside conservation areas of which it is desirable to preserve or which would affect its setting or views into  to define and record the enhance’ as conservation areas under or out of the area. special character and Section 69 of the Planning (Listed 2.4 Pateley Bridge is in the Area interest of Pateley Bridge; Build-ings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. The same Act also requires local of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). planning authorities to periodically review In 1994, in recognition of the quality of its  to raise public awareness conservation areas. landscape the Countryside Commission of the aims and objectives designated the Nidderdale AONB. Saved of the Conservation Area 2.2 Government guidance on all development Policy C1 from the Harrogate District Local designation and stimulate affecting conservation areas is set out Plan, provides that priority will be given their involvement in the in Planning Policy Guidance Note 15: to the conservation of the natural beauty protection of its character; Planning and the Historic Environment of the landscape and any development (PPG15). PPG 15 advises local author- should reflect the local distinctiveness of ities to define the elements that make the the area.  to identify what is worthy special character or appearance of con- of preservation to aid servation areas in order to provide a sound 2.5 The Nidderdale AONB Management understanding;· basis on which to develop local planning Plan (2009-14) is a spatial strategy that policies, preservation or enhancement addresses the need to manage change.  to assess the action that strategies and to make development The NIdderdale AONB Heritage Strategy, control decisions. approved April 2009, identifies the may be necessary to objectives, policies and actions required for safeguard this special 2.3 In determining planning applications for the sustainable management of heritage in interest; development within conservation areas the AONB. and applications for conservation area  to identify opportunities consent, the Council will give considerable 2.6 Involving the community and raising for enhancement. weight to the content of conservation area public awareness is an integral part of the character appraisals. The consideration of Appraisal process and needs to be app- proposals in the context of the description roached in a pro-active and innovative contained in this Appraisal will be an way. Community involvement helps to important factor in deciding whether a bring valuable public understanding and proposal has an adverse effect on the ‘ownership’ to proposals for the area. A character and appearance of the conser- report included in the Appendix details vation area, and therefore, whether it is how the local community has been contrary to saved Local Plan Policy HD3, involved and the contribution it has which is the key policy for the control of made to this Appraisal.

p. 2 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 3. Historic development & archaeology

3.1 The name Pateley is derived from the Old 3.4 The boom period occurred in the English “peapleah” (or “leah by a path”). eighteenth and nineteenth century with the Later in 1175 it became “Patleiagate” and development of stone quarrying and lead usage in 1320 suggests “Patheley brigge”. mining, followed by the textile industries which initially needed the ample supplies 3.2 The location of the bridge has been most of water power available from the . In important over the centuries. It was recent years, however, most of these local originally a simple ford followed by a industries have closed. wooden structure, with the present stone bridge dating back to the eighteenth 3.5 The arrival of the railway in 1862 contrib- century. Prior to the twelfth century uted to the continuing development of the Pateley was part of the Royal Forest of town and influenced the architecture. The . The founding of the railway closed in 1961. monasteries brought changes to the area with the development of agriculture, mining 3.6 Pateley Bridge was a local administrative Pateley Bridge, with windmill on horizon, taken 25 May 1859. and general trading, with consequent centre, as evidenced by the Town Hall and movement through the Dales. This was to Workhouse. establish Pateley Bridge as an important centre based on the crossing over the Nidd.

3.3 The town has always been an important centre for Upper Nidderdale as well as providing for travellers across the hills into . There are a few seventeenth century buildings still in existence, including The Apothecary’s House and Sweet Shop and, of particular importance, the ruins of the Church of St Mary, which is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and has earlier remains beneath the visible fabric. ©Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved Harrogate Borough Council 1000 19628 2010. ©Crown Copyright.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 3 4. Location & setting

4.1 Located almost in the centre of the Gouthwaite, Angram and Scar House the north-west of the Conservation Area, AONB, Pateley Bridge is situated towards reservoirs further up the valley which Millfield Street contains the majority of the the upper end of Nidderdale at a major provide Bradford’s water supply. small, artisans’ cottages which are also a crossing point of the where the feature of Pateley. 4.4 The principal focus of the Conservation B6265 from to , meets Area is the High Street, running downhill 4.5 The riverside area is characterised by the B6165 from Harrogate, Knaresborough from its junction with Ripon Road and Old more recent, largely post-war, develop- and Ripley. As indicated under Historic Church Lane to the bridge. A secondary ment. Footpaths at or near the river link Development and Archaeology, the focus is St Cuthberts Church at the top Pateley Bridge with other settlements up crossing of the river developed at a point of King Street. Close by the church are and downstream. Many of the trees in where it was easily fordable. The ford a number of other prominent buildings the Conservation Area line the river banks was first superseded by a simple wooden - the (originally the and, as well as providing car parking (off structure, the present stone bridge Workhouse), St Cuthberts Primary School Nidd Walk), the area plays an important dating from the eighteenth century. and the Police Station. Church Street and recreational role. 4.2 From Bridgehouse Gate, across the river Park Road link the High Street with King 4.6 Pateley Bridge stands on millstone grit from Pateley, a C road continues up the Street and a number of small courts and solid geology with glacial till drift geology valley to its head at . Other ginnels also lead off the High Street. To and with river alluvium in the valley roads coming into Pateley are the high bottom. The hillside above the town was level road from Wath (Top Wath Road), quarried for stone but today much of the which enters the town by the parish visual impact of quarrying has faded. The church, and Old Church Lane, a narrow, quarries provided the majority of the stone steep and winding road which joins the for the buildings of Pately Bridge. road from Ripley at the top end of the High Street. This formed the original road from Ripon and Laverton until the present route from Blazefield to the B6165 in the vicinity of was developed as the main road in view of its gentler gradients and curvature.

4.3 Pateley Bridge was also the terminus of the Nidderdale branch of the North Eastern Railway. Beyond Pateley, a light railway was constructed in the later nineteenth century to bring in men and materials for the construction of the View down High Street to other side of valley beyond.

p. 4 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 5. Landscape analysis

being ancient, semi-natural woodland, 55. The highest point of the extended indicating a long tradition of woodland Conservation Area is the ruins of management in the area. The field pattern St Marys Church. is one of small to medium sized fields of improved grassland which are intensively 5.6 There is comparatively little in the way of managed for livestock. Fields generally soft landscape within the Conservation have hedge boundaries (with hedgerow Area, whose boundaries are drawn fairly trees) in the valley bottom with drystone tightly around the area of nineteenth walls taking over higher up the valley century development, except in the vicinity sides. of the river and the churches. There are small green spaces or public sitting 5.3 Although the B6265 from Ripon now areas behind the 1852 pump facing Ripon makes an easier descent from the Road; on the opposite corner between north-eastern side of Nidderdale, from Highlands (Ripon Road) and 48 High and Grassington it still Street; west of the junction of the High descends steeply from Toft Gate to Street with Southlands and at the western river level at Bridgehouse Gate. end of the former adjacent to 2/4 High View from Old Church Lane. Street. St Cuthberts Churchyard is also a 5.1 Pateley Bridge is located on the north- 5.4 A high point of the town is at its northern- quasi-public space. Most public space is east slope of Nidderdale at a point where most corner, near St Cuthberts Church, concentrated on the recreational area by the land rises steeply on both sides of where the ground slopes steeply away the River Nidd between the bridge and the the river. The latter is at an altitude of towards the river and somewhat less weir and along Nidd Walk. But, within the some 120m above sea level where it flows steeply towards the High Street. The town, the character of the Conservation through Pateley, whereas the slopes to High Street itself slopes downhill from its Area resides principally in buildings and either side rise to some 350m. The steep junction with Ripon Road to the bridge. hard landscape. sided slopes on both sides of the valley are Further south, there is also a steep drop a constant presence and afford a number in levels from Ripon Road towards Nidd of attractive views both into and out of the Walk and the river. town.

5.2 This stretch of Nidderdale is characterised by a well-wooded landscape with many scattered farmsteads and hamlets up the valley sides. The built form generally relates well to this wooded landscape where views tend to be channelled lower down, becoming more dispersed as one moves higher up the valley sides. Tree View down Church Street. and woodland cover is critical to the character of the valley, a large proportion View down King Street.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 5 5.7 Stone boundary walls are an important Area. Outside the Conservation Area, the feature of the Conservation Area showground has its origins in the grounds particularly on Old Church Lane and the of the nineteenth century Hall, north end of Church Street. Significant and though little survives of the historic changes in levels means they frequently designed landscape, its boundaries are act as retaining walls and may reach a reflected in the combined extent of the considerable height. They are of both Nidderdale showground, cricket ground mortared and drystone construction. The and the Bewerley Park Centre for Outdoor more significant walls are shown on the Education. To the north of the bridge Analysis and Concepts Map. over the Nidd in Bewerley parish, the urban park retains a flavour of its Victorian 5.8 Trees and hedges are of comparatively character, though much of the Victorian minor importance to the High Street, Trees alongside River Nidd. detailing has been lost through the course however the impact of groups of trees at of the past century. the edges of the areas of dense built form Historic Landscape Character is significant in certain views. Whilst trees 5.9 A Historic Landscape Characterisation are a feature of many private gardens (HLC) has recently been completed for the Nidderdale AONB. The HLC provides an overview of the area surrounding Pateley Bridge. 5.10 This section is aims to describe the general surviving historic character

of the area. Urban Park/Recreation Ground, Bewerley.

5.11 The historic landscape surrounding 5.13 In the southeast of the Conservation Area Pateley Bridge contains the physical lies the historic site of the seventeenth echoes of the work of past generations. century ruined church of St Marys with The character and features of this the adjacent town cemetery. This site is landscape have evolved over several an integral part of the historic fabric of millennia, though the surviving historic the town, and forms an important feature Trees behind entrance to car park. character is now largely post-medieval and of the historic landscape character of away from the High Street, these are Victorian in date. This landscape provides the Conservation Area. The Church is a generally not particularly large. Significant both the visual and immediate historical Scheduled Monument and a Grade II listed concentrations of trees are those along setting for the settlement contained in the building; there are also two Grade II listed Nidd Walk (downstream of the bridge) Pateley Bridge Conservation Area, and its grave markers in its Churchyard. and on the far side of the river upstream. conservation is therefore of importance. Upstream, close to the bridge, there is a row of fir trees, which have some 5.12 The urban greenspace along the river impact. The trees on either side of Old valley bottom provides an important aspect Church Lane contribute significantly to the of the historic setting of the Conservation character and appearance of this area.

p. 6 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 the quality of stone it produced, with stone used for a number of high profile buildings, including the National Gallery and the National Safe Deposit Bank, both in London, and the New Station and Hotel in . The Scotgate Ash Quarries have been assessed by English Heritage as being of a suitable significance and quality to warrant desig-nation as a Scheduled Monument and for certain structures to be designated as listed buildings. Whilst this recommend-ation has not yet been acted Field Dry Stone Wall upon, this assessment does highlight the importance of the site, and it is important 5.15 The enclosed fields extend beyond the that future management does not erode valley sides and onto the hilltops, where to its significance and value. the northeast and southwest they conjoin areas of open moorland. Individual field 5.17 The links between the town and the and boundary trees are scattered through quarries were intimate, with areas of the pastoral landscape, coalescing in nineteenth century terraced housing built places into large blocks of woodland, specifically for the quarrymen. Quarrying such as the dominant block of ancient also took place in several locations above St Marys Church. semi-natural woodland along Guisecliffe. Guisecliff to the southwest, and continues 5.14 Extending from the urban form of Pateley Emerg-ing above the woodland and rocky to this day at Coldstones at Greenhow, Bridge is a pastoral landscape dominated crags of Guisecliffe is the distinctive form which is visible from the modern housing by a patchwork of largely medium-sized of the Grade II listed structure of Yorke’s estates on the hillside above the pastoral fields defined by dry stone walls. Folly (known then as the ‘Three Stoops’). Conservation Area. These fields are largely post-medieval Built in the early nineteenth century, in date and include areas of piecemeal this folly was a distinctive landmark 5.18 To the east of the town on the hill beyond enclosure, with irregularly shaped field on the skyline, probably as part of the Old Church Lane a windmill stood until boundaries, interspersed with areas of landscaping of the grounds surrounding recently. Its stones remain on site and it planned enclosure, with regularly shaped Bewerley Hall. One of the stoops has is hoped that the structure will be rebuilt. since disappeared field boundaries. This pastoral landscape 5.19 Though it had its roots in an earlier is thought to be largely post-medieval in settlement, Pateley Bridge experienced date, though the piecemeal enclosure may 5.16 Though the character of the environs of Pateley Bridge is now largely peaceful boom years in the eighteenth and conserve within its boundaries the echoes nineteenth centuries, standing as the of earlier, medieval open fields. The and pastoral, this belies the industrial past of the town. There are several clues historic heart of a wide industrialised twentieth century housing estates around and farming landscape and acting as: the town also respect these field bound- to this industrial past surviving within the environs of Pateley Bridge, most notably the market place for agricultural goods; aries, reflecting the piecemeal process by the transport centre for the carriage of which development land has been utilised. the Scot-gate Ash quarries on the hillside to the northeast. This quarry was highly industrial products by railway; the dwelling significant in the nineteenth century for place for workers in the quarries and

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 7 reservoir works and the administrative  Looking down the High Street from centre for upper Nidderdale. Pateley its eastern end towards the western Bridges’ historical influence therefore slope of the valley. extends far beyond the immediate physical  Up and down the River from the bridge setting of its Conservation Area. and various points on the riverside. Views 5.21 These views are indicated on the Landscape Analysis Map. 5.20 The varied topography of Pateley Bridge affords a number of important views, within, into and out of the town: Landmark Trees  From Old Church Lane in the vicinity of 5.22 There are many trees within the built Bedlam towards St Cuthberts Church; up area of Pateley Bridge but they are generally of fairly modest size and mostly  From Panorama Walk towards within private gardens away from the High St Cuthberts Church and the Street and do not make a very significant roofs of the town; contribution to the Conservation Area.  From the B6265 south of the Royal Oak Along the riverside, there are long rows PH at Bridgehouse Gate of trees, many emanating from the actual towards the town; river banks, as well as on the landward side of the car parking area at Nidd Walk.  From the road to Bewerley across These are important in aggregate but are Bewerley Park towards the town; View up King Street towards St Cuthberts Church. of little significance as individual trees.  From and In some areas they may benefit from Sports Centre towards the town; thinning out and general management to improve views in the area and prevent the  From Ripon Road at the boundary area becoming too dark from tree shade. of the Conservation Area towards The trees within the Conservation Area St Cuthberts Church;  Looking up King Street towards St Cuthberts Church;  Looking down King Street from St Cuthberts Church towards the western slopes of the valley;  Looking down Church Street from St Cuthberts Church towards the western slopes of the valley;  Looking up the High Street from its western end towards the eastern

slope of the valley; View down Old Church Lane. Trees in St Cuthberts Churchyard.

p. 8 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 which might lay claim to be Landmark  A parallel footpath from Wath Lane in Trees are six or so within St Cuthberts the vicinity of Somerset House via a churchyard, consisting of yews and other small reservoir or Laverock Hall, Scot evergreens, two trees on Springfield Way Gate Ash and Sparrow Hawk Farm to and another tree adjacent to Old Church join Top Wath Road near Hawkridge Lane Cottage. These are shown on the House; Landscape Analysis Map.  A footpath running from disused quarries to join Old Church Lane Open Space at Bedlam; 5.23 A large area of open space lies between  The footpath to the north-east the bend of the river and Mill Lane/The of the town linking Top Wath Road at Sidings, but this is difficult to access and Goose Green Farm with Old Church Millennium Green. is largely cut off from the town. Neverthe- Lane at Springfield Grange; less, it has some visual impact from certain  A footpath leaving the viewpoints and, along with other, smaller  Footpaths southwards from St Marys some 1.5km south-east of Pateley areas of open space, it is shown on the Church to link to the narrow lane Bridge to join Ripon Road via Landscape Analysis Map. running from Cemetery House/ Harefield Hall; Chapel to Knott;  Panorama Walk. 5.24 The Recreation Ground across the river in Bridgehouse Gate is more prominent, but it is more functional than aesthetic, accommodating a children’s playground, bowling green, bandstand and war mem- orial. It lies outside the Conservation Area.

Strategic Pedestrian Routes 5.25 A number of public footpaths give access to Pateley from the surrounding countryside, including:  The Nidderdale Way, running along the Nidd Walk begins a footpath following the course of the River from north-east bank of the River Nidd for Pateley Bridge to Glasshouses. several miles up and downstream;  Upstream along the south-west bank of the river for about 2.0km before turning inland to join Low Wath Road at its junction with Grange Lane;  A footpath running from Scot Gate Ash to Top Wath Road via the route of a disused mineral railway; At the foot of Panarama Walk. Millennium Bridge.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 9 5.26 Within, or on the edge of, the Conser- vation Area, two ginnels have been identified:  Linking New Church Street opposite Hawkridge House with Greenwood Avenue;  Linking Ripon Road immediately north of Woodclose House with Nidd Walk. 5.27 Although, strictly speaking, Church Street and the southern end of Park Road may be used by vehicles, they act principally as pedestrian links between the High Coursed stone walls. Street and King Street. Kings Court also provides an attractive pedestrian route between the High Street and the back lane to the north.

Boundary Treatments 5.28 Buildings are set right against the footpath

on the High Street, Millfield Street, Park Low wall with railings Road and the southern parts of Church Street and King Street. Elsewhere prop- Cuthberts Church and the walls bounding erties are bounded by stone walls, which the various walks all contribute to the contribute to the character of the street. town’s attractiveness. There are some lengths of railings over Retaining wall to St Cuthberts Churchyard. low stone walls, but these are not common 5.30 The heart of the Conservation Area in the Conservation Area. has a largely ‘hard’ floorscape which enhances the integrity and unity of the 5.29 Elsewhere stone walls have a strong historic ‘core’. This is ample evidence contribution to the character of particular in the passageways, courts and yards areas, for example, the walls alongside of traditional pavings in stone flags and Old Church Lane that in areas are coursed setts. Within this inner ‘core’ there are few alongside properties and dry stone against concessions to planting or ‘soft’ landscape. field boundaries, the retaining wall to St

p. 10 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 6. The form & character of buildings

6.1 Building materials in Pateley Bridge one or two have stone cornices and, Conservation Area exhibit great uniformity. particularly in the High Street, gables Virtually all buildings up to the post-war facing the street. Many, though not all, period were built of local coursed gritstone. of the older buildings have parapeted Weathered and soot-covered over the verges with stone copings and kneelers. years, they present a rather sombre, khaki/ Bargeboards and fascia boards are grey appearance, which gives the town its comparatively rare. rugged character and essential homogen- eity, regardless of individual building styles.

Typical stone detailing. 6.5 On the High Street most eighteenth Older, more modest building on High Street. century buildings are of two storeys, whilst 6.2 Recently constructed buildings, though the later nineteenth century buildings are also mostly of stone, are not of the local generally of three. Elsewhere, the majority stone and are unlikely to weather to match of buildings are of two storeys. the older buildings, due to the decline in the use of coal fires. 6.6 Most listed buildings have retained their original vertical sliding sashes, though 6.3 Most buildings before the early nineteenth in many of the other buildings on the century have graduated stone slate roofs. High Street they have been replaced by Most built after this period have Welsh casements. The artisans’ cottages would slate roofs, brought in by the railway. One also have had vertical sliding sashes but or two buildings have modern tiled roofs, most have, unfortunately, been replaced but these are very few in number. by modern timber or PVCu casement windows. 6.4 Most buildings have simple eaves facing the road with their gutters supported on small timber or stone modillions, though Prominent Buildings on High Street.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 11 Listed Buildings ation Area derives not just from 6.7 The following buildings in the Conservation its listed buildings but from the overall Area are listed (all Grade II): homogeneity of the materials from which its older buildings are constructed. All  Pateley Bridge these make a positive contribution to  H. Weatherhead (butchers) and the character and appearance of the Verity Frearson (estate agents) Conservation Area. Many are of particular local interest and have been identified  David South (period furniture) and during the public consultation process. Dacre, Son & Hartley (estate agents) Others, e.g. artisans’ terraced cottages, (formerly the King’s Arms Hotel) although not specifically identified as being  The Crown Hotel of local interest, nevertheless contribute to the overall character of the Conservation  Talbot House (bed and breakfast) Area. As recommended in PPG 15, these (formerly the Talbot Hotel) are shown on the Analysis & Concepts  The Apothecary’s House and the Old Map. There is a general presumption that Sweet Shop buildings of local interest or which con- tribute to the character of the Conservation  41 (Sara’s of Pateley Bridge) & 43 Area will be protected from demolition and  45 (HSC Fine Art and Antiques) & 47 the Borough Council will be especially vigilant when considering applications Doorway of Oddfellows Hall.  Pump at junction of Ripon Road for alteration or extension. dale Museum (formerly the Workhouse),  Pateley Bridge Conservative Club the Theatre and Oddfellows’ Hall. 6.10 Particularly notable unlisted buildings are  The Old Bakehouse St Cuthberts Primary School, the Nidder-  Church of St Cuthbert Landmark Buildings 6.11 Three buildings in Pateley Bridge can be  Hawkridge House considered Landmark Buildings in view of  Ruins of St Marys Church (SAM) their prominence in the Conservation Area:  Church Green House St Cuthberts Church This is a focal point in several views of the  Tombstone to Thomas Green town from the surrounding countryside and  Memorial to Mr. Purse particularly when looking up King Street from its junction with Greenwood Road. 6.8 A full list description is included in Appendix C. St Cuthberts Primary School This robustly detailed building with a Unlisted buildings which make tower stands out by virtue of its height a positive contribution to the and position. character of the Conservation The former Workhouse (occupied in Area part by Nidderdale Museum) The Theatre. This large building occupies a prominent 6.9 The character of Pateley Bridge Conserv-

p. 12 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 position when viewed from across the river 6.20 A more expensive enhancement would in the vicinity of Nidderdale High School be to resurface all the footways on the and Sports Centre. High Street itself in York stone flags when the present concrete flags become due 6.12 By contrast, most other notable buildings, for renewal. This would complement the whether in the High Street or on one of existing broad stone kerbs. York stone the side streets, are hemmed about by flags can be slippery, particularly on a adjacent buildings and thus have little slope, but it is possible to obtain new York individual impact, though they may be stone flags which have been ‘flamed’ to important in their immediate context. give them an anti-slip finish.

Buildings in need of repair or 6.21 The open area at the junction of High enhancement Gap in High Street next to Southlands. Street and Nidd Walk has been partially improved with stone paving, however 6.16 Buildings in Pateley Bridge are generally 6.18 A more expensive enhancement would a comprehensive landscape scheme well-maintained and no buildings in need be to resurface all the footways on the including areas of traditional paving of significant repair have been identified. High Street itself in York stone flags when would benefit this public space. the present concrete flags become due 6.14 Buildings, particularly in the High Street, for renewal. This would complement the 6.22 Some tree thinnning along Nidd Walk which have lost their original fenestration, existing broad stone kerbs. York stone would reopen views across the Nidd. would benefit from the reinstatement of flags can be slippery, particularly on a appropriate traditional windows and the slope, but it is possible to obtain new York Crown Hotel would benefit from re-roofing stone flags which have been ‘flamed’ to in graduated stone slates to match other give them an anti-slip finish. buildings on the High Street. 6.19 The open area at the junction of High 6.15 One or two buildings might be improved by Street and Nidd Walk has been partially the painting of joinery, rationalisation and improved with stone paving, however improvement of signage, etc. a comprehensive landscape scheme including areas of traditional paving would Spaces in need of enhancement benefit this public space. 6.16 There are few detractors from the char- acter of Pateley Bridge Conservation Area.

6.17 The courts and ginnels leading off the High Street are characterised by the retention of their traditional York stone flags and setts. Should any resurfacing of these spaces become necessary, then the existing material should be re-used. It would also be desirable to resurface the narrow Traditional paving. southern ends of Church Street and Park Road in traditional materials where they lead off the High Street. Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 13 7. Character Area analysis

7.1 This section examines the buildings and spaces within the Conservation Area in greater detail, looking at sub-areas to identify the special character of each sub- area and to summarise the details and features that are important in providing a special ‘sense of place’ to Pateley Bridge.

7.2 The town exhibits three clear phases of development:  The nucleus of the High Street and the streets and courts leading off it, which go back to the eighteenth century and High Street from the Bridge. Kings Court. before; Area 1: The High Street and attractive rounded corner. Many of the buildings in the High Street are listed and  Areas of late Victorian development, courts and lanes leading off it have already been described in section 6. consisting of some larger houses and 7.4 This area may be roughly defined on the (The Form and Character of Buildings). institutional buildings but mainly of north side by the back lane (Blacksmiths terraced artisans’ cottages; Mews/Dowgill Terrace), 4-18 Park Road, 7.7 The majority of listed buildings in the High  Extensive areas of twentieth century, Colbeck Lane and the drive to Fog Street retain their vertical sliding sashes mainly post-war, housing on the Close House, and on the south side by but in many other buildings they have been north-eastern slopes of the valley, Southlands and the car park. replaced by a variety of casements. surrounding the earlier development 7.8 Of particular significance are the small (largely outside the Conservation Area 7.5 The High Street, which slopes down from courts which open off the High Street or and ignored for the purposes of this the junction of Old Church Lane and Ripon Appraisal); Road to the eponymous bridge, remains the primary focus of Pateley Bridge. 7.3 The first two phases form the basis for Apart from Church Street, Park Road and a division of the Conservation Area into Southlands, the High Street presents a character areas. Two other character largely unbroken frontage of seventeenth areas are the Riverside and also the -nineteenth century buildings, many of extension of the Conservation Area along them listed. Old Church Lane including the listed St Marys Church. 7.6 Buildings in the High Street are a mixture of two and three storeys, the earlier tending to be two, and the later three, storeys. One building in the High Street on the corner with Church Street has an View up ginnel off High Street.

p. 14 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 Area 2: The area of later nineteenth century development 7.12 This area includes that part of the Conservation Area lying north of the High Street and the courts and east of The Sidings and Netherdale, as well as that part of the Conservation Area fronting Ripon Road.

7.13 King Street, which runs from the recently constructed bus turning area up to St High Street looking North East. Recent Development between King Street and High Street. Cuthberts Church is the only wide street the back lane to the north of it. Most retain in Pateley and is the main focus of the 7.14 Terraces of artisans’ cottages are to be their traditional paving of York stone flags area developed in the nineteenth century. found on Park Road, Market Terrace (to and setts. In recent years King’s Court The triangle formed by the back lane to the rear of the Memorial Hall) and on has been developed to create an attractive the north of the High Street, King Street Church Street, but the main concentration courtyard of small shops. and Park Road (apart from the Park Road is to be found on Millfield Street. frontage itself) was, until recently a cleared 7.9 In the High Street itself, the footways are site. This has been redeveloped with a mostly paved with 450mm x 450mm pre- mixture of terraced housing and a new cast concrete slabs (Marshalls’ ‘Saxon’) health centre along the vacant frontages, but there are also some areas of ‘Tegula’. with the interior of the area being used for However, the High Street still has its wide residents’ and operational parking. The York stone kerbs. new development fits well into the overall 7.10 Most openings onto the High Street are character of Pateley and has greatly arched openings leading to courts with improved what was previously a major buildings carrying over at first floor level eyesore. and the two streets (Church Street and Park Road looking South. Park Road) which open onto the north side are narrow at the point where they join the High Street.

7.11 On the south side, a large opening was made in the centre of the High Street when buildings were demolished to create the access to the Southlands development and the adjacent car park. This changed the spatial qualities of the street in the immediate area. The landscaped bus terminus. Typical workers terraces.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 15 7.15 There are also a number of larger houses to the north-west of it. Lastly, 1-5 Nidd in the area between the High Street and Walk is a conversion of the former railway King Street, e.g. Fog Close House and station, constructed with the distinctive Colbeck House. The Police Station and crow-stepped gables characteristic of the former Court House are also situated near NER’s Nidderdale branch. On the other the junction of King Street and Church side of Nidd Walk, a former pumping station Street, whilst the site on the corner has been converted to a café. of Church Street and Colbeck Lane, previously a car showroom is, at the time of writing, being developed for housing.

Netherdale.

Yorkes View House.

The former Market Hall recently a Car Showroom before demolition.

7.16 One building in the area of a very different character is the Memorial Hall dated 1959. This stands out by being built of Pedestrian Bridge as seen from from Mill Lane. stone laid to very narrow courses and High Street, next to the bridge. 1-23 Nidd having a large pantile roof with low eaves. Walk can best be described as unassu- Although somewhat out of character with ming. The contribution of all these houses other buildings in the Conservation Area, to the character of the Conservation Area is it is not unattractive or overly intrusive. essentially neutral. Area 3: The Riverside Nidd Walk. 7.19 As previously mentioned under Open 7.17 This area consists predominantly of 7.18 Of the new houses in the area, 2-12 The Space, the large area of open land to the open space, but includes relatively new Sidings are perhaps the most attractive. north-east of the river upstream of the housing at 1-12 The Sidings, Netherdale, Netherdale elderly persons dwellings have bridge is difficult to access and, though the semi-detached pair of Police Houses uncharacteristically steep roofs and have included within it, has little impact on the and 1-23 Nidd Walk, as well as a met with some local criticism. It is unfort- Conservation Area. Raised berms and large Victorian house - Nydsley - and unate that the Police Houses occupy such flood gates serve to protect the town residentially converted mill buildings a prominent location at the bottom of the

p. 16 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 from flooding. The trees on the far bank, are the oak studded door and mullioned however, particularly the row of conifers windows. It is set behind a garden bound- to the west of the bridge, make some ed at the front with a dry-stone wall and contribution to amenity. contributes positively to this area. Beyond the church and this listed house, the lane 7.20 South-east of the bridge, the riverside rises up further and some fine views can footpath (the Nidderdale Way), the broad be had of the valley below before one grass verge planted with flowers and the reaches the moorland at the top. trees, make for a pleasant area enjoyed by both residents and visitors, as well as providing some parking for visitors to the town. At the far end of the Conservation Area, a plaque records the site of the former railway turntable.

St Marys Church.

down for reasons of health and safety, and these should be restored as planned. St Marys Churchyard.

7.22 As one ascends Old Church Lane from Riverside Trees. the town between raised banks to either side, open stretches of road are flanked Area 4: Old Church Lane by trees which contribute to the character 7.21 This is a steep, narrow, twisting lane, of this route to the Church. To ensure which was originally the main road from their protection, the Conservation Area Ripon and Laverton into Pateley Bridge. boundary is set back some 10m beyond The Conservation Area extends up to and the edge of the highway. Stone walls including the ruins of St Marys Church and significantly contribute to the sense of its churchyard. St Marys churchyard is a enclosure in parts of the lane before it notable and peaceful open space, shaded views open up at higher level. by trees and filled with eighteenth century 7.23 Opposite the church is Church Green headstones, two of which are themselves House, which is with later alterations. It is listed, and is shown as such on the Land- of stone with a graduated stone slate roof. scape Analysis Map. The cemetery is Externally, its main features of interest an important repository of civic heritage. Many of the grave markers have been laid Old Church Lane.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 17 Map 1: Historical development of Pateley Bridge prosecution or civil proceedings. Harrogate Borough Council 1000 19628 2010 Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Mapping with permission of Controller Her Majesty’ s Stationery Office. ©Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction may lead to

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Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 21 Appendix A

1. Management strategy 3. Maintaining quality The purpose of the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management To maintain the recognisable quality of the Pateley Bridge Conservation Strategy is to provide a clear and structured approach to development and Area and to ensure the highest quality of design, the Council will: alterations which impact on the Pateley Bridge Conservation Area. The  From time to time review the character appraisal and special qualities, which “it is desirable to preserve or enhance”, have been management strategy, which will act as a basis for development identified in the Appraisal. control decisions and the preparation of design briefs; Although Pateley Bridge is an attractive town, it does not follow that all  Require all applications to include appropriate written information buildings and spaces within the Conservation Area necessarily contribute and legible, accurate and up to date, fully annotated scale to that attractiveness. Ultimately the aim is to (a) explore whether there drawings; are any buildings or areas which are at odds with or spoil the character  Keep under review a list of buildings of local interest, that of the Conservation Area and (b) consider how the special character or positively contribute to the character and appearance of the distinctiveness, as defined in earlier sections of this document, might be Conservation Area; best preserved or enhanced.  Where appropriate prepare supplementary planning documents Clearly some of the ideas or suggestions will relate to buildings or land including design guidance and development briefs; in private ownership. It is important to note that individual owners and/or the local community will not be under any obligation to make the changes  Expect the historic elements which are essential part of the or improvements suggested. However, they may be encouraged to think special architectural character of the Conservation Area to be about suggestions made, and once the Appraisal has been adopted, the preserved, repaired and reinstated where appropriate. findings and recommendations will be considered by the Borough Council in response to any applications for planning permission, listed building 4. Conservation Area boundary review consent, Conservation Area consent or requests for grant aid. As part of the process of producing the appraisal, the existing Conservation Area boundary was reviewed. The outcome of the public consultation event 2. Monitoring & review identified adjoining areas as being of positive interest in ways which directly relate to the special character of the existing Conservation Area. The future The Borough Council is required to review its conservation areas on a inclusion of these areas was determined on the basis of whether they have regular basis, this may involve the designation of new Conservation Areas, special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of the de-designation of areas that have lost their special character, or the which it is desirable to preserve and enhance. extension of existing Conservation Areas. The special character of Pateley Bridge has been re-evaluated as part of the process of preparing the It was suggested by residents at the workshop to reduce the Conservation character appraisal and this contributes to the overall review. Area in the vicinity of St Cuthberts Primary School and the Nidderdale Museum. The boundary of Pateley Bridge Conservation Area is generally Part of the review process involves the maintenance of a comprehensive tightly drawn around areas of architectural or historic importance. A large and up to date photographic record to establish a visual survey of buildings part of this area is occupied by a school playground and by modern school of local interest in the Conservation Area. This record was compiled with buildings and a workshop of little architectural merit. There seems no good involvement of the community at the public consultation event. reason to retain them in the Conservation Area. Accordingly, this area

p. 22 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 has been excluded from the include St Marys Church and Church Green House (listed buildings). St Conservation Area. Marys Church has a clear historic relationship with Pateley Bridge as its original parish church and Church Green House is also listed. Old Church Rationalisation of the boundary Lane itself is a winding and characterful lane with trees to either side. in the Springfield area to the Inclusion would protect these trees and acknowledge the relationship of north of Old Church Lane was Pateley Bridge and its former parish church. For these reasons, inclusion proposed. The bound-ary of this area was supported and the boundary has been amended here. bears no relation to the area (as it has been developed in Some residents requested that the Conservation Area be extended to recent years) and needed to be include the whole of the bridge (as the boundary cuts through the southern redrawn to fit new boundaries. end of the bridge). It is logical to include the whole bridge within the Rationalisation of the boundary Conservation Area and the boundary has been extended here. here is supported. School Yard. Further proposals were to extend the boundary to include Woodclose Residents suggested extending House, Ripon Road. This house is an attractive nineteenth century the Conservation Area boundary house, surrounded by impressive boundary walls. It forms a logical to include 1-3 Little King Street. commencement of the Conservation Area on this approach to the town These properties are typical late and so has been included. C19 artisans’ cottages as found on Millfield Street and elsewhere Another proposed extension was to include the house (referred to as in Pateley Bridge and it seems Station House, but named otherwise on the OS) at the end of Nidd Walk appropriate to include them. Being next to the line of the former railway, this building (now divided into For this reason the Conservation two houses) is an attractive stone building and had been the Station ticket Area has been extended here. office, Station Master’s office and house. Accordingly, it has been included in the Conservation Area as part of Pateley’s railway history. A further extension proposed by residents was one to include A final extension suggested by residents at the workshop was the Hawkridge House. This is a recreation ground and also Bridgehouse Gate. This land is within the listed building and is prominent Parish of Bewerley. No support was offered by Bewerley Parish for such when looking up new Church an extension. Whilst there are buildings worthy of being included in a Street from the top of King Conservation Area, it is considered that the recreation ground itself, despite Street. It contributes to the being an important public open space, has little visual impact on the Pateley character of the Conservation Bridge Conservation Area and has lost most features of intrinsic historic Area (as does its high boundary interest. The extension of the Conservation Area over the river was not wall) and it is, therefore, logical supported and so no change has been made here. to include it within the Conser- Artisans Cottages. At the formal consultation stage two more extensions were proposed by vation Area. Accordingly, residents: Panorama walk (including ‘The Rock’ viewing point); and the this area has been included in the Conservation Area. Victorian Cemetery. Whilst views from the Walk are spectacular, and Another proposal was to extend the boundary along Old Church Lane to the Cemetery’s elevation offers fine views over the town, it is considered

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 23 that neither has sufficient architectural nor historic merit to warrant their  Improving the open public space at the junction of High Street inclusion in the Conservation Area and so the boundary remains and Nidd Walk with both hard and soft landscaping. unchanged here.  Rationalisation of street furniture and where the appearance of street furniture is at odds with the character of the area, replace 5. The Management of change with street furniture of more appropriate design. The special character and appearance of Pateley Bridge Conservation Area  Trees which make a particular contribution to the Conservation is vulnerable to erosion and significant harm through often well-intentioned, Area should be protected by Tree Preservation Orders (trees in but misguided alterations and inappropriate change. conservation areas have a degree of protection). There are few sites that have a negative impact on the Conservation Area.  Management of existing trees, especially where they obscure However, there is also scope for enhancement by redevelopment of certain important views or over-shade public footpaths. buildings which do not positively contribute to the character or appearance  The restoration of grave markers in St Marys Churchyard. of the Conservation Area, although their impact is not considered to be wholly negative.  Removal of unnecessary road signs.

6. Opportunities for enhancement Existing buildings Most of the buildings in Pateley Bridge are in good condition. However, there are a number of opportunities for building enhancement as follows: The survey of the existing buildings within Conservation Area clearly identified that a distinctive character exists, although to some extent this  Reroofing buildings in traditional slates, for example the Crown Hotel has been eroded by subsequent alterations, which have not always recog- nised that distinctiveness. Over the past 30 years, public awareness and  Repair and enhancement of traditional shopfronts expectation of the planning system to protect the ‘familiar and cherished  Rationalistaion of shop signage scene’ has increased substantially. Additionally, there now exists a greater understanding of the impact which incremental change can have upon the  Reinstate windows to their former pattern and detail where distinctive character of historic areas. Options to safeguard and enhance use of standardised factory made joinery and PVCu windows the architectural character of the Conservation Area could include some or has undermined the character of historic areas. all of the following:

 Improving the appearance of gables that were exposed when Design Guidance: adjacent buildings were demolished. Additional design guidance, which is more specific to ConservationArea, could be considered for future alterations to direct change towards mater- There are a number of opportunities to enhance green spaces and hard ials and design detailing which complements the defined local architectural spaces between and about buildings as follows (see Character Area character. Such design guidance would be in the form of non-statutory Analysis for detail): planning guidance. If adopted, this guidance would act as a yardstick  Resurfacing areas in traditional materials, for example the High against which proposals could be assessed and could assist both existing Street, the courts and ginnels off High Street and the narrow and future residents in understanding what is desirable. southern ends of Church Street and Park Road in traditional materials where they lead off the High Street.

p. 24 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 Article 4 Directions: the appearance of an historic building and the area. Insensitive re-pointing, Formal control over future alterations of buildings could be introduced painting or inappropriate render will harm the long-term durability of through what is known as an Article 4 Direction, which removes permitted stone work. development rights. These are the rights granted by Statute to alter dwellings without the need for planning permission within strict limitations. In all cases, the Borough Council will expect original historic features and Article 4 Directions can be designed to be specific to particular types of detailing to be retained, preserved and refurbished in the appropriate development, relating, for example, only to roof covering or front eleva- manner, and only replaced where it can be demonstrated that it is tions. It cannot place an embargo on change, but rather brings certain beyond repair. types of development within the within the scope of planning control, so the impact of any proposed change can be properly assessed. Article 4 Roof alterations & extensions Directions, which are drawn up by the local planning authority, namely the The Conservation Area contains many historic rooflines, which it is Borough Council, is the only means of applying equal control to all buildings important to preserve. Fundamental changes to the roofline, insensitive within the Conservation Area. Without such a Direction, alterations will only alterations, poor materials, intrusive dormers, or inappropriate roof be subject to control where planning permission or listed building consent is windows can all harm the character of the historic roofscape and required. Equally, any non-statutory planning guidance will only be capable will not be acceptable. of being applied in those cases where applications are necessary. Article 4 Directions could be introduced throughout the Conservation Area or just to individual buildings whose special interest is considered to be at risk from Shopfronts, outdoor advertisements & street furniture incremental change. Shopfronts represent an important element in the town’s built environment and as such should be to a high standard of design. High quality traditional Reinstatement of architectural features: shopfronts should be retained and new shopfronts should be well related Promotion of schemes that seek to restore the architectural character of to the building of which it forms part, being of good proportions, appropriate altered buildings. The introduction of standardised twentieth century door detailing and traditional materials. Existing shopfronts with over-deep patterns and PVCu windows is well established, but much original fabric fascias, plate-glass windows and unsympathetic materials, or indeed, poorly remains. Non-sympathetic alterations should be resisted. detailed contemporary shopfronts should be redesigned. The design and appearance of street furniture and advertisements in the town adds to street Grant schemes: clutter and needs improvement in order to visually enhance the character From time to time the Borough Council operates grant schemes to and appearance of the area without damaging the viability of shops. The help maintain and enhance the character and appearance of the size, design and number of any advertisements should respect the scale, Conservation Area. character, design and location of the building and/or shopfront on which it is displayed, as well as the overall streetscene. Quality erosion & loss of architectural detail The character and appearance of buildings in the Conservation Area is Gardens & front boundary treatments harmed by the removal or loss of original architectural features and the Front and rear gardens and particularly boundary walls make an important use of inappropriate materials. For example, the loss of original joinery, contribution to the streetscape and character of certain parts of Pateley sash windows and front doors can have considerable negative impact on

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 25 Bridge Conservation Area. The Borough Council will resist the loss of New buildings will only be permitted where they respect, rather than soft landscaping and original boundary walls and railings. For example, compete with the historic skyline, respect landform and landscape pattern the construction of new openings and the consequent breaking up of the and are accompanied by a comprehensive landscape scheme that is continuous walls flanking the main streets would be detrimental to the integral to the design. New development must be of a suitable quality character and appearance of Conservation Area. of design and execution and should relate to its context and respect the established values identified in the appraisal. The Council will encourage Telecommunications equipment, new development that complements the establish grain or settlement satellite & cable dishes pattern, whilst representing the time in which it is built and the culture it accommodates. New development should respect and not impact on External telecommunications apparatus including cable runs can harm the exiting spaces between buildings. the appearance of historic buildings. The Borough Council can provide guidance on the installation of telecommunication equipment including A further key consideration for new development is the appropriateness of satellite dishes. the overall mass or volume of the building and its scale. A new building should be in harmony with, or complementary to, its neighbours. It is Overhead Wires are intrusive throughout the Conservation Area and important that the materials generally match or complement those that undergrounding of cables would considerably enhance the character of the are historically dominant in the area. Within the above criteria, new village. This should be a long term aim in the interests of the character and development should aim to achieve creative design solutions, appearance of the Conservation Area. whether contemporary or traditional in style.

Important trees Employment & commercial activity The existing mature trees in the Conservation Area, add to its charm Since the early twentieth century, Pateley Bridge has become increasingly and character. The loss, for example, of trees along the river corridor reliant on its visitor economy. Commercial activity also provides a focus for would significantly erode the character. In accordance with the Council’s the community and contributes to the character of the town. Efforts should Landscape Design Guide, the existing pattern of trees and woodland should be made to encourage and support businesses and to protect and enhance be preserved and repaired through managed planting and maintenance. In existing commercial activity and the town’s role as a local service centre considering both of these areas, guidance should for rural communities. Such efforts will benefit visitors by making the town be geared towards tree planting and management methods that more attractive and improving the quality of their stay as well as improving improve wildlife habitats. businesses competitiveness and arresting the decline of physical fabric in the town. New development A key consideration is the impact that future development proposals Neutral buildings & spaces (whether in the form of new buildings or through the extension of existing Neutral elements or buildings may have no special historic or architectural buildings) might have on the distinctive form and character of the quality in their own right, but nonetheless provide a setting for listed Conservation Area. buildings and unlisted building of special character or interest. This back- cloth is important and needs careful management as a setting for the special elements.

p. 26 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 The river’s influence Footpaths The influence of the River Nidd on the landscape needs to be conserved Examine ways of improving the footpath network around the town and and enhanced. The influence of the urban edge of Pateley Bridge and improving linkages across the landscape. The condition of the existing related development pressures will further impact upon the character footpath network in the area should be investigated and maintained. of the river corridor.

Extension of the river’s influence needs to be promoted through Wildlife & nature conservation diversification of the corridor and its immediate environs. Tree planting The wooded areas and the more inaccessible river banks contain diverse and wetland creation will help to extend its influence in this landscape. wildlife. Possibilities for the creation of wildlife corridors should be explored, particularly along existing hedgerows to improve diversity and enhance the Urban edges landscape pattern on the edge of the town. New development on the edge of Pateley Bridge should be of appropriate scale and take account of the existing landscape pattern and setting on the edge of the town. Harsh lines of built development should be avoided, rather development at the urban edge should be designed to maintain the distinctiveness of place.

Tree planting There is a lack of new planting to succeed existing mature planting. New tree planting at the urban edges of the town will help to integrate existing development, improve the setting of the town and help to diversify the age structure of trees. Care should be taken not to isolate the town from its surroundings taking account of characteristic patterns of tree and woodland cover.

Floodplain Built development should be avoided, or where necessary, development should be located outside the existing floodplain and associated with existing buildings. If necessary, any further flood defence works should respect landscape character and avoid earthworks. Opportunities to enhance the wildlife value of the area should be exploited, allowing for seasonal flooding and the possible reintroduction of water meadow management.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 27 Checklist

In managing future change in the Conservation Area, the following will be important:

 Development should not impinge on the form and  In general new buildings should follow the established character of Pateley Bridge. building line.  The repair and reuse of older buildings should  New development should not adversely impact on the be encouraged in the first instance rather than historic skyline. redevelopment, except where the existing building  Retain important gaps between buildings to ensure important detracts from the character of the Conservation Area. views are maintained.  The proper maintenance of older buildings is encouraged,  Where buildings are set back from the street, front boundaries together with the restoration of original features. (walls, hedges or railings) should reflect existing traditional  Rationalisation of intrusive shop signage boundaries in the immediate vicinity.  New development should avoid further sprawl into  Positive management of the ageing stock of mature trees. the countryside and respect the scattered nature of  Boundary walls are an important feature of many parts of the settlement beyond the urban edges. Conservation Area and should be repaired and retained.  Buildings should be constructed of materials which match  Minimise clutter of street furniture, road signage and markings. or complement local traditional materials.  Existing historic paving should be kept in good repair and  Design should respect the distinctive local architectural traditional materials extended to the most sensitive locations. style both in terms of overall form and detailed design as appropriate to the context.

p. 28 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 Appendix B

Public Consultation The outcome of the consultation event and the information gathered directly The Borough Council’s Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets out contributed to producing this Appraisal. Key issues raised at the event the requirements for public consultation. To meet these requirements, and included: to inform a review of the Conservation Area, a public consultation event was  the preservation of Important views; held on Wednesday 11 July 2007. This consultation took the format of a  identifying buildings of local interest; public meeting and included a walkabout and a workshop session. Prior to the event residents were notified via a leaflet. In addition, publicity for the  suggestions for changes to the extent of the Conservation Area; event was posted on the Nidderdale AONB website.  the retention of important boundary walls; The format of the workshop included a short presentation on why the  the retention and management of trees. Conservation Area is being reviewed, the purpose of the Appraisal and management plans and a brief resumé on the changes that have Every effort has been made to take into account and give due consideration happened since the original designation. to the views of the local residents and to represent those views in this Appraisal document. The main activity was a walkabout, which involved dividing into groups walking around part of the Conservation Area. The groups were Local involvement is an essential aspect of the consultation process and encouraged to make notes and take photographs to identify what makes local residents were encouraged to comment on the draft documents during Pateley Bridge special to them. On return to the hall, the workshop session the consultation period from 25 April - 6 June 2009. Following consultation, enabled the groups to share the information gathered on the walkabout by amendments and additions were made to the text, particularly regarding annotating large maps of the village with text, symbols and photographs. policies of the AONB Management Plan and Heritage Strategy. The The maps then facilitated a feedback session, mainly focusing on identifying Cabinet Member for Planning and Transport approved the Appraisal on 24 potential areas within the Conservation Area in need of enhancement. February 2010 and it is published on the Council’s website.

Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 p. 29 Appendix C

Listed Buildings The Apothecary’s House and the Old Sweet Shop: High Street (south end) C17 with C18 and later alterations. Pateley Bridge: Coursed squared stone with graduated Late C18, ashlar, with 3 segmental arches and pointed cut-waters, rising stone slate roof. Two storeys, five bays. as pilaster buttresses to flat coping. Pateley Bridge is also a Scheduled Steps up to doorway. Ancient Monument. 41 (Sara’s of Pateley Bridge) & 43: Early C19 with later alterations. Coursed stone ashlar with slate roof. Three storeys, four bays. Left hand bay forms semi-circular corner.

45 (HSC Fine Art and Antiques) & 47: Mid C18 with C20 alterations. Coursed squared stone ashlar with graduated

stone slate roof. Two storeys, three bays. The Apothecary’s House and the Old Sweet Shop. Pump at junction of Ripon Road: Dated 1852. Stone with stone pediment High Street (north side) and trough. H Weatherhead (butchers) and Verity Frearson (estate agents) Mid-C18, of coursed squared stone ashlar and graduated stone slate roof. High Street (south side) Two storeys, three bays. Pateley Bridge Conservative Club: Dated 1664 with C18 and C19 alterations. David South (period furniture) and Dacre, Son & Hartley: (estate agents) Coursed stone with graduated stone slate (formerly the King’s Arms Hotel) Mid-C18, with C19 bays added, of coursed roof. Three storeys, two bays. Doorway squared stone ashlar with graduated stone slate roof. Three storeys, five to left has chamfered stone surround with bays. 4-centred arched lintel inscribed ‘HW 1664’. The Crown Hotel: Early C19, of coursed squared stone ashlar with modern tiled roof. The Old Bakehouse: Two storeys, three bays. Early C19. Coursed stone ashlar with hipped Welsh slate roof. Three storeys, Talbot House: (bed and breakfast) (formerly the Talbot Hotel) three bays to side, one bay to High Street. Early C18, of coursed squared stone ashlar with graduated stone slate Archway at Conservative Club. roof. Three storeys, three bays. Double pile roof with stone coped gables to street.

p. 30 Pateley Bridge Conservation Area Character Appraisal - approved 24 February 2010 New Church Street (east side) Church Green House: C17 with later alterations. Two storey, four bays. Coursed squared Church of St Cuthbert: 1827 by Woodhead & Hurst. Ashlar with slate roof. West tower with ashlar with graduated stone slate roof. north and south porches. Three stage tower. Memorial to Mr. Purse: An octagonal shaft on plinth 1714 New Church Street (east side) Tombstone to Thomas Green: Doric pilasters to each side of shaped top 1741. Hawkridge House: Late C18. Coursed squared ashlar with graduated stone slate roof. Three storeys, three bays.

Bedlam Hill Ruins of St Marys Church: C17 and C18. Coursed squared stone and ashlar. Graduated stone slate roof. Three stage west tower dated 1691. Ruinous C18 nave with south porch.

Appendix D

Further reading English Nature: http://www.english-nature.org.uk

Jennings (1967) History of Nidderdale, Advertiser Price

NYCC - Historic Landscape Characterisation

The Pateley Bridge Heritage Trail by Clive Hall (available from the Tourist Information Centre, Pateley Bridge.)

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