Solva_proposals_Layout 1 18/10/2011 15:03 Page 1 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Solva Conservation Area Proposals Supplementary Planning Guidance to the Local Development Plan for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Adopted 12 October 2011 Solva_proposals_Layout 1 18/10/2011 15:03 Page 1 SOLVA CONSERVATION AREA PROPOSALS CONTENTS PAGE NO. FOREWORD . 3 1. Introduction. 5 2. Character Statement Synopsis . 7 3. SWOT Analysis. 14 4. POST Analysis . 18 5. Resources . 21 6. Public Realm . 23 7. Traffic Management. 25 8. Community Projects. 26 9. Awareness . 27 10. Development . 29 11. Control . 30 12. Study & Research. 31 13. Boundaries . 32 14. Next Steps . 34 15. Programme . 35 16. Abbreviations Used . 36 Appendix A: Key to Conservation Area Features Map October 2011 Solva_proposals_Layout 1 18/10/2011 15:03 Page 2 PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK Poppit A 487 Aberteifi Bae Ceredigion Llandudoch Cardigan Cardigan Bay St. Dogmaels AFON TEIFI A 484 Trewyddel Moylegrove Cilgerran A 487 Nanhyfer Nevern Dinas Wdig Eglwyswrw Boncath Pwll Deri Goodwick Trefdraeth Felindre B 4332 Newport Abergwaun Farchog Fishguard Aber-mawr Cwm Gwaun Crosswell Abercastle Llanychaer Gwaun Valley B 4313 Trefin Bryniau Preseli Trevine Mathry Presely Hills Crymych Porthgain A 40 Abereiddy Casmorys Casmael Mynachlog-ddu Castlemorris Croesgoch W Puncheston Llanfyrnach E Treletert S Rosebush A 487 T Letterston E B 4330 R Caerfarchell N C L Maenclochog E Tyddewi D Cas-blaidd Hayscastle DAU Wolfscastle B 4329 B 4313 St Davids Solfach Cross Solva Ambleston Llys-y-fran A 487 Country Park Efailwen Spittal EASTERN CLEDDAU Treffgarne Newgale A 478 Scolton Country Park Llandissilio Llanboidy Roch Camrose Ynys Dewi Ramsey Island Clunderwen Solva Simpson Cross Clarbeston Road Nolton Conservation Area Haverfordwest Llawhaden Druidston Hwlffordd A 40 B 4341 Hendy-Gwyn St. Brides Bay Whitland S Bae Sain Ffraid Narberth Broad Haven Arberth Little Haven Blackpool Mill Tavernspite A 4076 B 4327 Landshipping A 477 Templeton Red Roses Hook A 4115 St. Brides Johnston Martletwy Skomer Island Llangwm Marloes A 4075 Milford Haven Kilgetty Pendine St. Ishmaels Aberdaugleddau A 477 Lawrenny Cresselly Begelly Amroth Burton Wisemans Bridge Neyland West Williamston Dale Upton Saundersfoot Carmarthen Bay Skokholm Carew Bae Caerfyrddin Angle Pembroke Dock Cosheston Doc Penfro New Hedges St. Florence Tenby B 4318 Hundleton Lamphey Dinbych-y-pysgod Pembroke A 4139 Freshwater West Penfro Hodgeston Penally Castlemartin Manorbier Lydstep Freshwater East MOD Zone Skrinkle Haven Parth y WA Stackpole Caldey Island Bosherston 10 kms Solva_proposals_Layout 1 18/10/2011 15:03 Page 3 FOREWORD This document sets out: In Section 1 to introduce the legal and procedural background and purposes of the Character Statement and Proposals Documents. Section 2 is a brief synopsis of the character of the Conservation Area. Section 3 is a summary of the main issues involved, in the form of a S.W.O.T. analysis drawn up by the working group highlighting Solva’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Section 4 sets out the underlying conservation and enhancement principles by means of a P.O.S.T. analysis (Purpose, Objectives, Strategy and Themes) which sets out a co-ordinated structured approach for preserving and enhancing the character of Solva in a clear hierarchy from the underlying philosophies to the details of implementation. Sections 5 to 12 (inclusive) develop a range of integrated proposals that aim to address the issues raised in the S.W.O.T. analysis in line with the principles established in the P.O.S.T. analysis. Section 13 considers boundary issues. A section 14 & 15 explores delivery. 3 Solva_proposals_Layout 118/10/201115:03Page4 Solva CONSERVATION AREA BOUNDARY OF CONSERVATION AREA Not to scale Designated 1997 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority 100022534, 2004 Solva_proposals_Layout 1 18/10/2011 15:03 Page 5 1 INTRODUCTION 1.5 Following the receipt of comments, the draft together with a synopsis of the comments 1.1 The introduction of Conservation Areas received on it was considered by Solva resulted from the growing awareness that as Community Council and subsequently well as individual buildings, trees and features, approved by the PCNPA. whole areas could be of interest and value. Conservation Areas were first proposed under 1.6 The National Park Authority has adopted the the Civic Amenities Act 1967 and are now Proposals Document as Supplementary governed by the Planning, Listed Building & Planning Guidance to the PCNPA Local Conservation Areas Act 1990. Under the 1990 Development Plan (LDP). The Statement will Act local planning authorities are required to set the context for considering the effect of designate Conservation Areas, (Section 69.2) development proposals on the character and which are “areas of special architectural or appearance of the Conservation Area. The historic interest, the character or appearance Proposals Document will support the policies of which it is desirable to preserve or of the LDP and will be a material planning enhance”, (Section 69.1). consideration in determining applications for development affecting Solva Conservation 1.2 The historic core of Solva was designated a Area. Solva is identified as a Rural Centre and Conservation Area in June 1997. Policy 6 ‘Rural Centres’ of the Local Development Plan sets out the land use 1.3 Once designated, local planning authorities are priorities. required to formally produce Proposals for the preservation and enhancement of 1.7 This report seeks to set out proposals to show Conservation Areas. (Section 71). how the character of Solva Conservation Area can be preserved and enhanced. 1.4 The PCNPA undertook this work in two distinct stages, each with extensive community consultations: i) Preparation of a statement of existing character – In 2002 a statement of character was drafted by a working group nominated by Solva Community Council together with Officers of the PCNPA. Following extensive consultations, a public exhibition, and approval by the Solva Community Council, the Conservation Area Character Statement for Solva was formally approved by the National Park Development Control Committee at their meeting on the 12th August 2002 (This report should be read in conjunction with the Solva’s Conservation Area Character Statement, a synopsis of which is set out in section 2.0). ii) The second part of the work involved the preparation of a Proposals Document setting out how the character of the Conservation Area can be preserved and enhanced. A draft Proposals document was prepared by the working group formed part of a local public exhibition inviting comments and suggestions. The draft was widely circulated, inviting comments from a range of interested partners. 5 Solva_proposals_Layout 118/10/201115:03Page6 Solva Pembrokeshire Coast Conservation Area: Statutory Conservation Designations National Park November 2004 Solva Conservation Area Designated 1997 Key Conservation Area Boundary Listed Building Site of Special Scientific Interest Special Area of Conservation Scheduled Ancient Monument Common Land Public Right of Way/Coast Path Scale 0 12060 180 240 m Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Solva © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority 100022534, 2004 Solva_proposals_Layout 1 18/10/2011 15:03 Page 7 2 SYNOPSIS OF CHARACTER vistas set out in detail in the Character Statement This synopsis should be read in conjunction with the Solva Conservation Area Statement (September 2002). The Authority has also adopted Supplementary Planning Guidance on Landscape Character Assessment (June 2011). Solva Conservation Area is within LCA14 ‘Solva Valley’, LCA18 ‘St Davids Headland’ with a small part in LCA12 ‘St Brides Bay’ 2.1 THE CHARACTER OF SOLVA CONSERVATION AREA IS IMPORTANT: • to the quality of local life • as an attraction to visitors • as tangible evidence of a rich historic and architectural legacy • to ensure the future vitality and viability of its historic centre • in developing a sense of ownership, civic pride and identity • in encouraging a sustainable future involving the promotion of local skills and products • in integrating the arts, heritage, local industries and urban design • in promoting cultural tourism and marketing 2.2 ORIGINS & DEVELOPMENT 2.4 THE VILLAGESCAPE • Important prehistoric settlement, evidenced Archaeological Significance and Potential by Iron Age camps; settlement probably continued in the early Christian period • Two important Iron Age camps along Solva Head • Both Upper and Lower Solva seem to be • Early Christian carved stone in church, originally mentioned in the 1326 Black Book of St from nearby St Elvis Davids • Possible traces of medieval strip fields • Mentioned as a port by the early C16, shown • Rich late C18/C19 industrial legacy (limekilns, on George Owen’s map of c. 1600 warehouses, harbour) • Houses are shown in both settlements in Bowen’s map of 1740 • At the end of the C18, Solva was redeveloped and expanded, due to the high demand for shipping and corn during the Napoleonic Wars. • By c. 1800, Solva became a busy port, complete with nine warehouses, ten limekilns and several inns • Population doubled to 1250 from 1801 to 1851, after which Solva began to decline 2.3 PHYSICAL CONTEXT, APPROACHES AND Architectural & Historic Character of Buildings VISTAS • Dominantly late C18-C19. Majority of buildings in • Conservation Area comprises two elements, informal roadside