DOCSLIB.ORG

Mill Lane, Taplow

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Mill Lane, Taplow HeritageCollective Initial Archaeological Appraisal Mill Lane, Taplow Introduction 1. This initial archaeological appraisal has been prepared by Karl Hulka AIFA of Heritage Collective on the basis of the information provided by CBRE and by data held on the Buckinghamshire and Berkshire Historic Environment Records. The assessment has reference to an earlier Archaeological Impact Assessment (CgMs, 2009) and the principles for development of the subject site as set out in the document ‘Mill Lane Taplow – Supplemental Planning Document’ (South Bucks DC, 2013) which forms part of the South Bucks Local Plan. A plan showing the ownership boundary was supplied by CBRE and this has been taken to form the extent of The Site assessed by this archaeological appraisal, hereafter referred to as the ‘The Site’. In order to provide an adequate background to the archaeological potential of the study site, a search radius of 1km from The Site centre has been used, hereafter referred to as the study area and the entries from the two HERs have been plotted to produce an A3 archaeological constraints map supplied as Appendix 1 of this appraisal. A list of the entries is included as Appendix 2 of this appraisal. The advice is not given with reference to any specific development plans but gives a general background to the archaeological potential of The Site. 2. The Site lies to the east of Maidenhead in the floodplain of the Thames and currently forms an island with the Thames to the west and the Jubilee River Flood Relief Channel now separating it from the land to the west. The Site is centred at SU 90409 81865 and the ground level varies between c. 23 and 25m AOD. A site visit has not been carried out at this stage. Geology 3. The Site overlies a complex geological sequence deriving from the effects of the changing course of the river which has periodically deposited and eroded material, along different channels. In essence the underlying solid geology is the chalk of Initial Mill Lane, Taplow On behalf of BDO October 2013 © 1 Archaeological Appraisal HeritageCollective the Seaford and Newhaven Formations. Broadly speaking this is overlain by terrace gravels of the Shepperton and Lynch Hill Gravel Members transported and laid down by the river. However, in the central part of The Site these are overlain by clays and silts which are collectively interpreted as alluvium. A significant proportion of The Site has also been built up through the deposition of made ground which in places extends up to 4.3m deep1 Archaeological/ Historic Background 4. The Site lies within an area known to have a high archaeological potential reflected in the local designation of two archaeological notification areas within The Site and illustrated on the maps at Appendix 1. Although most periods are represented on the historic environment records, the principal potential appears to relate to the prehistoric, medieval and post-medieval periods. 5. In addition, there are a number of locally and nationally designated structures and areas on The Site, illustrated on the map at Appendix 1.2 and relating to: a. listed buildings – the grade II listed Glen Island House (1392491) lies in the northern part of The Site. b. conservation areas – the Taplow Riverside Conservation Area runs along the western side of The Site. The area and character of this is set out in detail in the Taplow Riverside Conservation Area Character Appraisal (South Bucks District Council, 2007). c. archaeological notification areas – Area 0548000000 in the north of The Site is designated due to the quantity of Iron Age finds recovered from the vicinity and Area 0009500000 in the southern part of The Site is designated due to a quantity of Bronze Age finds along with evidence of Iron Age industrial activity. Prehistoric (Pre 43AD) 6. Immediately to the east of The Site is a further archaeological notification area relating to the site of a Late Bronze/ Iron Age hill fort and Saxon burial mound and it likely that the coincidence of the river and the hill fort would have 1 Smith, M. Archaeological Impact Assessment (CgMs, 2009) Initial Mill Lane, Taplow On behalf of BDO October 2013 © 2 Archaeological Appraisal HeritageCollective concentrated domestic and industrial activities into the area between the two, namely The Site. 7. However, prehistoric potential in the wider area is not restricted to the later prehistoric period with finds deriving from the early prehistoric periods (Palaeolithic, Mesolitic and Neolithic) also well represented in the archaeological record. A significant proportion of the early prehistoric material is likely to derive from the terrace gravels (Shepperton and Lynch Hill Members) in the area which were deposited after the last ice age. Stone tools from this period are washed from the gravel and alluvial deposits by the river and its tributaries and it is as a result of the repeated dredging of the river channel that many of these finds have been recovered. As well as providing a source of water and food, the river also formed a ritual function and the recovery from the channel of high status finds such as bronze swords, axe, spear and arrow heads may well represent the ritualised offerings of valuable objects by people throughout the prehistoric period and possibly later. 8. This however does not diminish the certainty of prehistoric occupation along the river bank at this time. Finds of Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age date have been recovered both on The Site and on the higher ground to the east indicating widespread and long lasting occupation of the immediate area. Roman (43AD – 410) 9. Roman activity comprises a number of stray finds but few identified sites. Roman pottery was recovered from Taplow Court and this probably represents the continued occupation of this site through into the post conquest period but probably by the same people who occupied it prior to the conquest. There is no evidence to suggest that this area formed a focus for Roman occupation or settlement to any great extent and it is likely that evidence of this period will more closely resemble Iron Age activity than the higher status Roman remains seen elsewhere. Saxon/ Early Medieval (410 – 1066) 10. Saxon remains in the study area are largely concentrated on the higher ground to the west of The Site although metalwork of this period was recovered from Boulters Island to the northwest and from within the Thames itself. It would appear that the area around Taplow Court continued in occupation during this Initial Mill Lane, Taplow On behalf of BDO October 2013 © 3 Archaeological Appraisal HeritageCollective period and a burial mound in the grounds of the court produced a number of grave goods including metalwork, drinking horns and cups, fragments of a lyre and gaming pieces. Although there are no records relating to Saxon remains within The Site, like the earlier periods, the use of lower lying ground adjacent to the river cannot be discounted, particularly so close to a known Saxon settlement site. Medieval (1066 – 1485) 11. The medieval period in this area saw a significant increase in the population and consequently evidence is more widespread, including within The Site. As with other periods, medieval finds have been dredged from the Thames and it is known that a timber bridge was established across the Thames at this time. The area around Taplow Court continued in occupation with the establishment of St Nicholas’ Church and the village of Taplow is recorded in Domesday. Within The Site, documentary evidence suggests the presence of watermills, including a fulling mill to the south of the extant papermill and 11th century records indicate the existence of a fishery in the vicinity of Taplow Millpond. Post-medieval (1485 – present) 12. Post-medieval activity is widespread and many of the entries on the historic environment records relate to 19th and 20th century buildings (not labelled on the HER map) attesting to the expansion of settlement during that time. This includes the rebuilding of the bridge over the Thames in the late 18th century and the associated toll road which now forms the A4 along with the construction of the railway and Taplow Station in the early 19th century. Quarrying of the gravels along the eastern bank of the Thames is recorded along with a continuation of the industrial activity on The Site in the form of watermills and the more recent Regis Papermill. In addition, The Site contains a number of post medieval, principally 19th century buildings including Glen Island House, built in 1869 and extended in an identical style in 1884 and now grade II listed. Conclusions 13. In summary, the principal constraints on The Site derive from the presence of the designated heritage assets in the form of the Taplow Riverside Conservation Area and the listed Glen Island House. These areas will need careful consideration with regard to the design of buildings within their setting. Furthermore, the Initial Mill Lane, Taplow On behalf of BDO October 2013 © 4 Archaeological Appraisal HeritageCollective setting of the grade I Maidstone Bridge immediately beyond the south western corner of The Site and the grade II buildings which overlook The Site from the higher ground around Taplow Court will also need to be considered when preparing development proposals. The designation of the archaeological notification areas means that special consideration for the potential archaeology is to be given by the local planning authority when determining any application for development within those areas. Consequently such applications will need to be supported by a desk-based archaeological assessment and may require archaeological fieldwork to be carried out before the application can be determined. 14. The archaeological potential of The Site relates to all periods and is considered to be medium to high with high potential being attributed to the prehistoric, medieval and post medieval periods.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • In This Issue
    NEWS Issue 2/06 April 2006 The main entrance to Bisham Abbey In this issue The History of Bisham Abbey – Special July Event Regular features on talks, outings, the Heritage Centre, Projects and Planning Visit our website! : www.maidenheadcivicsoc.org.uk Registered with the Civic Trust Registered Charity No. 272102 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE In the past few days spring seems at last to be springing and with it comes some degree of optimism and cheerfulness. Since the last issue of the Newsletter the Society has been much involved with a wide range of issues including the conclusion of the Great Debate, the Council’s consultations with the public on the Core Strategy document setting out the future development of the town, Peter Prior’s proposals for turning the York Stream into a navigable waterway and the St. Regis’ Paper Company’s review of the future of the area on the Bucks bank of the Thames owned by them. In addition there have been all the ongoing activities involved in selecting and scanning development applications although here the pressure has been relieved for the time being by the Council’s moratorium on large-scale developments. Then there is Crossrail where we wait to see if the Society will be called in front of the Select Committee examining the petitions submitted. Also a new initiative has been undertaken by a group of the Executive Committee to develop a more cohesive and attractive programme of events through the year. One idea is that we could then, at six-monthly intervals, launch each half-year programme with a social event for members.
    [Show full text]
  • Wickhams MAIDENHEAD • BERKSHIRE Wickhams MAIDENHEAD • BERKSHIRE
    wickhams MAIDENHEAD • BERKSHIRE wickhams MAIDENHEAD • BERKSHIRE Charming riverside home Maidenhead 2 miles (London Paddington from 26 minutes) Beaconsfield 7 miles (London Marylebone from 23 minutes) M4 (Jnc 8/9) 4 miles • M40 (Jnc 2) 7 miles • London Heathrow 15 miles Central London 27 miles (distances and time are approximate) Accommodation Reception hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Kitchen/breakfast room Sitting room • Orangery • Utility room Master bedroom with en suite bathroom • Lounge/bedroom with balcony Bedroom with en suite shower room • 3 further bedrooms Family bathroom Garaging • Garden stores • Summer house/office Tennis court • Landscaped gardens • Mooring In all about 0.6 acres These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text. Wickhams Wickhams stands in a delightful setting adjacent to the River Thames on perfectly to enjoy the fabulous views of the River Thames along with a the edge of the popular commuter town of Maidenhead. Close by are the pedestrian access to the towpath and the owners mooring. charming villages/market towns of Cookham and Marlow which offer a Internally Wickhams is in very good order with many original features picturesque setting for a good selection of restaurants and boutique shops. and has been a superb family home for many years. Of particular note is Approached over a long driveway the property is set well back from the the spectacular drawing room which features a large bay window and an road towards the eastern edge of its plot, this position places the property exceptionally high ceiling.
    [Show full text]
  • Taplow Riverside Conservation Area Character Appraisal
    South Bucks District Council Taplow Riverside Conservation Area Character Appraisal October 2007 Taplow Riverside Conservation Area CONTENTS Map of the conservation area 1 Chapter 1 – Introduction & planning policy context 2 Chapter 2 – Location and setting 4 Chapter 3 – Origins, development and uses 5 Chapter 4 – Landscape and views 10 Chapter 5 – Streetscape and spaces 15 Chapter 6 – Buildings 22 Chapter 7 – Neutral/ negative features & enhancement opportunities 28 Sources & Acknowledgements 31 Appendices Views map A Tree and hedge map B Map showing public open spaces, grass verges, historic paving C & significant boundary walls Map of listed and significant unlisted buildings D Listed buildings in the Taplow Riverside conservation area E Unlisted buildings which make a positive contribution to the character of the conservation area G Building materials and details N Guidance for Residents Q Historic maps S Consultation on this document V Contents � � � � ������������ � ����� � � � � �������� � � �� � ������ ����� � � �� � � � � ���� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � �������������� � � � � � � � ���� � � � � � ����� � � � � � � � �������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� ������ ��� � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� �� � � � ����� � � �� � � ������ �� � � � � � � � � �� ��� ��� � � � � � � �� ��� � � � � �� � � � � � � � � �� � ������ ���������� ��������� � � � ��� � � � �� � ��������� �� � � � � ��� �� �� ��� � � � � � � ���������� � � � � � �� �������������� �
    [Show full text]
  • Emergency Response Plan
    Maidenhead Rowing Club Emergency Response Plan 1. Summoning assistance in the case of an emergency: 1.1 Dial 999 from one of the two Club landline telephone handsets. These are located: a) on the inner wall in the middle bay of the boathouse, above the laptop, next to the lockers – black handset. b) on the bar counter in the 1st floor Club Bar next to the door to the kitchen – white handset. If neither of these are quickly accessible, use a mobile phone to dial for 999 and ask for either: 1.2 The Ambulance Service For emergencies where casualties are not at physical risk, e.g. safely on the river bank or at the Club House, describe to the call handler the casualty’s age, the condition, e.g. conscious or unconscious, pulse or not, breathing or not and the location of the casualty. or 1.3 The Fire and Rescue Service For river emergencies where there are casualties either missing or at serious risk and require a river rescue, ask for the Water Rescue Unit and state the numbers of casualties that are missing, whether they are juniors or seniors and their last known location. For fire emergencies, in the absence of any Committee Member or Club Steward, dial 999 and ask for the Fire and Rescue Service and describe the exact location of the fire within the building if known and state if known, whether there is anyone left in the building (e.g. in the Steward’s flat) and describe the location of any known risk hazards such as the launch petrol tanks storage bin by the side gate, the gas cylinders from the BBQ stored on the balcony, the paint solvents stored in the Regatta shed, the items in the kitchen and bar and the main gas supply cut off key location by the rear door to the Club House.
    [Show full text]
  • Berkshire Record Office
    BERKSHIRE RECORD OFFICE MISCELLANEOUS UNOFFICIAL COLLECTIONS D/EX 1934 _______________________________________________________________ Photographs and negatives of Berkshire scenes, taken by Thomas A Wilkie of Guildford, Surrey, photographer, c.1950s-1980s. (12 bdls, 6 docs) Presented in July 2005 (acc. 7647) Cat: LS 1/2008 _______________________________________________________________ BERKSHIRE RECORD OFFICE MISCELLANEOUS UNOFFICIAL COLLECTIONS D/EX 1934 _______________________________________________________________ THOMAS A WILKIE'S BERKSHIRE PHOTOGRAPHS [Thomas A Wilkie was born in the Scottish Borders on 13 October 1920, and moved to Surrey as a gardener employed by the Duke of Northumberland. He learned photography while serving in the RAF during the Second World War, and in 1950 became a professional photographer specialising in commercial, agricultural and industrial photography. He was a member of the National Union of Journalists. He retired in 1989, and was still alive in 2005.] [Copyright in the photographs in this collection is vested in Berkshire Record Office.] 1/1-7 Photographs of Bracknell New Town new 1 bdl n.d. [1969] shopping centre (nos. BE/108-112) and industrial estate (nos. [BE/115 and 128]). 2 Photograph of the River Thames from 1 doc n.d. [1982] Caversham Bridge (no. BE/299). 3 Photograph of Compton Church (no. BE/100). 1 doc n.d. [1967] 4 Photograph of East Garston village, showing 1 doc n.d. [1963] the village cross and a group of women pushing prams (no. BE/15). 5 Photograph of houses and fields in Goosey 1 doc n.d. [1963] (no. BE/40). 6/1-2 Photographs of the Kennet and Avon Canal at 1 bdl n.d. [1983] Hungerford, one showing The Rose of Hungerford narrowboat (nos.
    [Show full text]
  • Cruising Guide for the River Thames
    Cruising Guide to The River Thames and Connecting Waterways 2012-2013 Supported by Introduction and Contents As Chairman of BMF Thames Valley, I am immensely Introduction 3 proud to introduce the 2012/13 Cruising Guide to The River Thames Management 4-5 the River Thames and its connecting waterways. The Non-tidal River Thames 7-13 Cruising Guide has been jointly produced with the Environment Agency and is supported by the Port Bridge Heights - Non-tidal River Thames 14 of London Authority - it provides all the relevant St John’s Lock - Shifford Lock 15 information anyone would need whilst boating on Shifford Lock - Sandford Lock 16-17 The River Thames and its connecting waterways. Sandford Lock - Benson Lock 18-19 BMF Thames Valley is a Regional Association of the Cleeve Lock - Sonning Lock 20-21 British Marine Federation, the National trade association for the leisure boating industry. BMF Thames Valley Sonning Lock - Boulter’s Locks 22-23 represents around 200 businesses that all share a Boulter’s Lock - Old Windsor Lock 24-25 passion for our inland waterways. 2012 is going to be Bell Weir Lock - Shepperton Lock 26-27 an exciting year on the River Thames with the London Shepperton Lock - Teddington Lock 28-29 2012 Olympics and the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. What’s new for 2012! The Tidal Thames 30 • New map design Tidal Thames Cruising Times 31 • Complete map of navigable River Thames from Lechlade Teddington Lock - Vauxhall Bridge 32-33 to the Thames Barrier • Information on the non-tidal Thames - Environment Agency Lambeth Bridge
    [Show full text]
  • River Thames Bathymetric Data Analysis
    DRAFT REPORT REV 3 River Thames Bathymetric Data Analysis Prepared for Environment Agency January 2016 Burderop Park Swindon SN4 0QD United Kingdom Contents Section Page Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................ vii 1 Summary ............................................................................................................................ 1-1 2 Scope ................................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 Need for study ................................................................................................................. 2-1 2.2 Objectives ........................................................................................................................ 2-2 3 Data ................................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.1 Data sources .................................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Bathymetric surveys ........................................................................................................ 3-1 3.2.1 Available data ..................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2.2 Survey methods .................................................................................................. 3-3 3.2.3 Survey data resolution
    [Show full text]
  • Crossrail Technical Assessment of Historic Railway Bridges
    Crossrail Technical Assessment of Historic Railway Bridges Prepared by: Rob Kinchin-Smith RPS Planning & Environment, Oxford in association with MoLAS 21st January 2005 RPS Planning & Environment Mallams Court 18 Milton Park Abingdon Oxon OX14 4RP Tel 01235 821888 Fax 01235 820351 Email [email protected] Contents Summary 1 Introduction 2 Methodology 3 Historical Background and Description 4 Description and Individual Assessments of Sites 15 to 29 5 Overbridges on the London to Bristol route 6 Cumulative Assessment of Sites 15 to 29 Bibliography Figures Appendices Appendix A Summary of historic features between Paddington and Bristol Appendix B Proposed World Heritage Site Description Appendix C Photographs of Selected Bridges between Paddington and Bristol Summary The purpose of this report is to assess the significance of nine historic bridges that would be affected by the Crossrail project. All nine of the bridges were constructed as part of the London & Bristol Railway, otherwise known as the Great Western Railway (GWR), engineered by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and built and opened in eight sections between 1835 and June 1841. They are all located on the first section of the railway to be completed (from Bishop’s Road, London to Maidenhead Riverside), opened on June 4th 1838. These nine overbridges were originally of a single span. Each has been extended at least once, but all retain significant elements of their original fabric, most notably their main 30ft span semi-elliptical arch over the railway. All of the bridges are examples of a single generic bridge type, constructed in the United Kingdom in thousands during the 18th and 19th Centuries, in order to carry lesser roads and lanes over canals and railways.
    [Show full text]
  • Brunel and His Contemporaries – a Victorian Engineering Legacy
    Brunel and His Contemporaries A Victorian Engineering Legacy Teaching Resources (Image Courtesy of Institute of Civil Engineers & Brunel 200) © Gloucestershire County Council Brunel 200 Education Pack Page 1 of 28 May 2006 CONTENTS 1. About this Pack.......................................................................................3 2. Brunel: the Man and his Legacy............................................................3 3. Historical Context: the Growth of Industrialisation .............................5 4. Brunel and His Contemporaries ............................................................6 5. Brunel in Gloucestershire......................................................................9 6. Visiting Museums and Historic Sites ..................................................12 7. Classroom-based Activities.................................................................14 7.1 Plan a Railway in Your Playground: Geography, Mathematics, Design & Technology...............................................................................14 7.2 Design a Railway Uniform: Design & Technology, History........14 7.3 Day-Trips Then and Now: Design & Technology, History, Mathematics..............................................................................................16 7.4 The Battle of Mickleton Tunnel: English......................................18 8. Timeline .................................................................................................20 9. Glossary ................................................................................................22
    [Show full text]
  • The River Thames
    THE THAMES THROUGH TIME The Archaeology of the Gravel Terraces of the Upper and Middle Thames: The Thames Valley in the Medieval and Post-Medieval Periods AD 1000–2000 The River Thames THE THAMES THROUGH TIME The Archaeology of the Gravel Terraces of the Upper and Middle Thames: The Thames Valley in the Medieval and Post-Medieval Periods AD 1000-2000 The River Thames By James Bond, Anne Dodd, Jill Hind and Trevor Rowley INTRODUCTION By AD 1000, the Thames was largely established along its modern course (Fig. 1). The character of the river and its immediate environs has been studied as part of numerous archaeological investigations in the valley (Booth et al . 2007; Lambrick et al . 2009; Morigi et al . 2011). By the time of Domesday Book, extensive areas along the river banks were cultivated as hay meadow, and detailed local archaeological studies suggest that this could have begun as early as the 8th or 9th century (eg Booth et al . 2007, 331–6). In places, earlier channels silted up as the alluvium left behind by seasonal floods heightened, extending old river islands and creating new ones. There is abundant evidence for human intervention in these processes from the late Saxon period onwards, with the dumping of soil and refuse at the water-edge to raise the ground level, infill unwanted channels and extend habitable land. The cutting and stabilisation of these channels provided water for milling, industrial processes and navigation. Between AD 1000 and 2000, the Thames provided a wide range of resources to local inhabitants. It was an indispensable source of water for brewing, washing, irrigation and industry; it was the chief drain and sewer of the region, carrying away human and industrial waste; it provided power for mills; it was a source of fish and wildfowl, and of reeds, rushes and willow for flooring and wickerwork; and, it was a highway for transport between the west, the midlands and the port and capital city of London.
    [Show full text]
  • In This Issue
    NEWS Issue 4/07 October 2007 David Lunn explains how the Council works: See page 9. In this issue AGM Agenda and Reports Maidenhead’s New Waterway – Teamwork made it happen! Regular features on Talks, Outings, the Heritage Centre, Projects and Planning Visit our website! : www.maidenheadcivicsoc.org.uk Registered with the Civic Trust Registered Charity No. 272102 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE I have just re-read what I said for the corresponding issue last year. The strategic view I gave then remains as true as ever. Few of the problems I highlighted have gone away and there remains much to be done. However, a lot of progress has been made in the Society and the Group structure we have been developing is leading to results. The big news in the last quarter is that the Council has to go back to the drawing board with its Core Strategy. As Nigel Cockburn indicates in his report, this was not really a surprise but it will mean more time and work and a considerable delay before the central document in the Local Development Framework is in place. The good news is that in spite or because of a change in administration at the Town Hall, it appears that plans for the regeneration of the town centre are to be a priority. This is something the Society has been trying to get onto the agenda since the Strategic Review, so we will be watching and worrying this one. Within the Society new initiatives are becoming readily evident from the new groups formed as part of the emerging new constitution.
    [Show full text]
  • Maidenhead Riverside Conservation Area Appraisal Foreword
    Conservation Area Appraisal Maidenhead Riverside June 2010 Planning Policy Manager Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Town Hall St Ives Road Maidenhead SL6 1RF Maidenhead Riverside Conservation Area Appraisal Foreword By Councillor Mrs Alison Knight Lead Member for Planning and Development The Borough Council has carried out studies of the two former riverside Conservation Areas around Boulters Lock and Maidenhead Bridge, and has now designated a new, extended Conservation Area. This area extends along Ray Mead Road, linking the two former areas and continues southwards to encompass the riverside properties of The Fisheries estate. This long riverside Conservation Area helps to reinforce the fact that this is an area of special quality. This appraisal document, which describes the important features and characteristics of the area, will be used when planning decisions are made that affect the area. The approach used follows advice set out in English Heritage guidance. This is the first full appraisal to be carried out for the two former Conservation Areas and is part of a longer-term project to review all the existing Conservation Area Appraisals in the Borough, and to complete appraisals for Conservation Areas that do not presently have one. The Maidenhead Riverside Conservation Area Appraisal also includes a Five Year Conservation Area Management Plan, which is intended to summarise the actions that the Council plans to take in the period to ensure that the character and appearance of the area is preserved or enhanced. A draft version of this document was subject to a public consultation exercise during December 2009 and January 2010.
    [Show full text]