Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 1 9/3/11 14:54 Page 1 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority Caerfarchell Conservation Area Proposals Supplementary Planning Guidance to the Local Development Plan for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Draft for Consultation - March 2011 Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 1 9/3/11 14:54 Page 1 CAERFARCHELL CONSERVATION AREA PROPOSALS CONTENTS PAGE NO. FOREWORD.............................................................................3 1.Introduction...........................................................................5 2. Character Statement Synopsis . 7 3. SWOT Analysis. 12 4. POST Analysis . 16 5.Resources ...........................................................................19 6.PublicRealm.........................................................................21 7.TrafficManagement....................................................................23 8.CommunityProjects....................................................................24 9.Awareness...........................................................................25 10.Development........................................................................26 11.Control............................................................................28 12.Study&Research.....................................................................29 13.Boundaries .........................................................................30 14.NextSteps..........................................................................32 15.Programme.........................................................................33 16. Abbreviations Used . 34 Appendix A: Key to Conservation Area Features Map March 2011 Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 1 9/3/11 14:54 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 Caerfarchell B 4313 Trefin Bryniau Preseli Conservation Area 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 Cross Ambleston Llys-y-fran A 487 Country Park Efailwen Solfach Spittal EASTERN CLEDDAU Solva Treffgarne Newgale A 478 Scolton Country Park Llandissilio Llanboidy Roch Camrose Ynys Dewi Ramsey Island Clunderwen Simpson Cross Clarbeston Road St. Brides Bay Nolton Haverfordwest Llawhaden Bae Sain Ffraid Druidston Hwlffordd A 40 Hendy-Gwyn B 4341 S Narberth Whitland 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 Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 1 9/3/11 14:54 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 Caerfarchell’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 Caerfarchell 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. Sections 14 & 15 explores delivery. 3 Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 19/3/1114:54Page4 Caerfarchell CONSERVATION AREA BOUNDARY OF CONSERVATION AREA Not to scale Designated 1997 © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority 100022534, 2004 Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 1 9/3/11 14:54 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 St Davids resulted from the growing awareness that as City Council and subsequently approved by the well as individual buildings, trees and features, PCNPA at their meeting on the 16th February whole areas could be of interest and value. 2005. Conservation Areas were first proposed under the Civic Amenities Act 1967 and are now 1.6 It is proposed that the PCNPA will adopt the governed by the Planning, Listed Building & Proposals Document as Supplementary Conservation Areas Act 1990. Under the 1990 Planning Guidance to the PCNPA Local Act local planning authorities are required to Development Plan (LDP). The Statement will designate Conservation Areas, (Section 69.2) set the context for considering the effect of which are “areas of special architectural or development proposals on the character and historic interest, the character or appearance appearance of the Conservation Area. The of which it is desirable to preserve or Proposals Document will support the policies enhance”, (Section 69.1). of the LDP and will be a material planning consideration in determining applications for 1.2 The settlement of Caerfarchell was development affecting Caerfarchell designated a Conservation Area in March Conservation Area. 1997. 1.7 This report seeks to set out proposals to show 1.3 Once designated, local planning authorities are how the character of Caerfarchell required to formally produce Proposals for the Conservation Area can be preserved and preservation and enhancement of enhanced. Conservation Areas. (Section 71). 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 St Davids City Council together with Officers of the PCNPA. Following extensive consultations, a public exhibition, and approval by the St Davids City Council, the Conservation Area Character Statement for Caerfarchell was formally approved by the National Park Development Control Committee at their meeting on the 17th April 2002 (This report should be read in conjunction with the Caerfarchell 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 Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 19/3/1114:54Page6 Caerfarchell Pembrokeshire Coast Conservation Area: Statutory Conservation Designations National Park July 2004 Caerfarchell Conservation Area Designated 1997 Key Conservation Area Boundary Listed Building Public Right of Way Scale 0 4020 60 80 m Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Caerfarchell © Crown copyright. All rights reserved Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority 100022534, 2004 Caerfarchell_proposals:Layout 1 9/3/11 14:54 Page 7 2 SYNOPSIS OF CHARACTER flat and treeless landscape • There are a number of approaches, views This synopsis should be read in conjunction with the and vista, set out in detail in the Character Caerfarchell Conservation Area Statement (April Statement 2002). 2.1 THE CHARACTER OF CAERFARCHELL CONSERVATION AREA IS IMPORtant: • to the quality of local life • as an attraction to visitors • in demonstrating the survival of Welsh language and culture • as tangible evidence of a rich historic and architectural legacy • to ensure the future vitality and viability of its historic buildings • in developing a sense of ownership, civic 2.4 THE VILLAGESCAPE pride and identity • in encouraging a sustainable future Archaeological Significance and Potential involving the promotion of local skills and products • Possible prehistoric origins, overlain by medieval • in integrating the arts, heritage, local and post-medieval settlement industries and urban design • Strong evidence of medieval settlement in the • in promoting cultural tourism and marketing form of field strips 2.2 ORIGINS & DEVELOPMENT Architectural & Historic Character of Buildings • Possible prehistoric origins as indicated by • Predominantly C19, an unusual settlement plan of nearby Bronze Age standing stone; possible cottages, farmhouses and farm buildings loosely