restoration Discovering the original design or missing details is essential STRATEGIC PLANNING before any sympathetic restoration work is attempted. Begin An advisory leaflet for householders by examining the details of a well conserved, contemporary Updated March 2010 neighbouring property. Alternatively, consult the local library. They may have early prints or photographs which may be of assistance. There are a number of ways of finding the features you may require for your restoration work. Some decorative architectural items are now being made and are available as very good reproductions; it is possible to obtain new LLANDAFF decorative ridge tiles and finials for instance. You should article 4 direction investigate the possibility of using newly made traditional In May 1985 & August 1991 a Direction under Article 4 of the General Development materials where possible and avoid using salvage materials Order 1988 (amended 1995) became operative. from unknown sources. Most of the national amenity societies THIS MEANS THAT EVEN MINOR ALTERATIONS TO YOUR PROPERTY MAY REQUIRE have good websites as sources of advice. A search on the CONSENT FROM THE COUNCIL. web for a specific item will often result in several relevant The Direction will ensure that alterations are carried out to the general benefit links and information. of all property owners in the area, & plays an important role in ensuring that the uniformity & architectural details of the area are maintained for future generations. trees IT IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN CONSENT FROM THE COUNCIL BEFORE BEGINNING Trees in the Conservation Area are protected. Anyone THE FOLLOWING MINOR DEVELOPMENTS:­ wishing to cut down, lop, uproot or destroy any tree over 1. Porches 4. Hard-standings 75mm in diameter measured at 1.0m above ground has to The construction of a porch outside The construction of a hard surface give 6 weeks notice to the Local Planning Authority of their any external door which faces a where it is nearer a highway than the intention. highway. dwelling. Several Tree Preservation Orders are already in existence 2. Walls, Gates & Fences 5. Windows & Doors which cover certain trees in the Conservation Area. The erection, improvement or The alteration, removal & renewal Please contact the Tree Preservation Officer on (029) 2087 alteration of a means of enclosure. of all doors & windows in a house 3. Painting where they front a highway. 3178 for further advice. The covering of original walling 6. Roofs material by painting & the changing Re-roofing works, changes to roof further advice of the colour of existing painted details and chimneys insertion of In addition to the controls identified here, the County exterior walls, masonry or windows roof lights, or solar panels Council seeks to conserve and enhance the character of where they front a highway. the Conservation Area by formulating and implementing NO FEE IS REQUIRED FOR PLANNING APPLICATIONS REQUIRED AS A environmental improvements, subject to the availability of RESULT OF THE DIRECTION resources. Since most of the properties in the Conservation If you have any queries concerning any of the points raised in this leafl et, or would Area are in private ownership its success as a Conservation like a copy of the appraisal please contact:- Area depends on the active involvement and co-operation of local residents. The Conservation Team, Strategic Planning, Cardiff Council, CY4, This document is an update of guidance which was adopted County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff. CF10 4UW as Supplementary Planning Guidance following full public Tel no: 029 2087 3431 / 3485 / 3480 CONSERVATION AREA consultation in 1996. The aim of Supplementary Planning Guidance is to provide additional information to the policies and proposals contained in the Development Plan; it may also be a material consideration in determining planning applications or appeals. The guidance is expanded within an appendix to the adopted Llandaff Conservation area appraisal (January 2006). CAR REMEMBER! If you carry out a development or alteration DI which requires permission without obtaining it first, you may FF face enforcement action which could prove troublesome and costly. living in a conservation area your property is in the Llandaff design guidance enclosures Conservation Area Generally a high standard of design for new buildings Walls surrounding front or side gardens should be retained The designation of the Llandaff Conservation Area in 1968 and for the alteration or restoration of existing properties and not replaced with uncoordinated varieties of brickwork, gave formal recognition to the generally unspoilt architectural will be expected. An y new buildings should be designed blockwork or fencing. quality of the area. to harmonise in form and scale with the area. Existing In January 2006, following an appraisal of the area the buildings should be maintained and renovated with care and porches boundary of the conservation area was extended, and sensitivity. Original porches and openings should be retained or renovated guidance adopted for its care and protection. The adopted The first principle of a Conservation Area is to preserve or where necessary using materials to match the original. appraisal is available from the Conservation Team in Strategic enhance its special character. Planning or the Councils web site. The following guidance is expanded within an appendix to If a building is Listed special controls apply which will override the adopted appraisal windows and doors The type of windows make an important contribution to the the following advice. style of a house. Original windo w styles should be retained where possible. rosted or stained glass door panels and porch special planning controls F conserconservavation artion areaea details should be retained. New windo ws should Conservation Area status means that the Council possesses accurately reflect the style and opening methods a number of statutory powers to safeguard against some including Article 4 Direction (as amended January 2006) of those originally fitted to the properties. changes. These are special planning controls which relate to specific works which would normally be considered Permitted River Taff Development, i.e. works which would not require the benefit roofs of planning consent. These are summarised below:­ The Cathedral Church of Generally, original roofing materials should be SS Peter & Paul maintained. Reclaimed or new natur al slates or tiles of the same colour should be used. A good wall surfaces UWIC Llandaff Campus quality textured synthetic tile is acceptable. Planning permission is required for the covering of brickwork/k/ Decorative ridge tiles & ornamental barge stonework with any stone, artificial stone or timber facing orr 1 boards should be retained. any other surface treatment requires planning permission.* 2 4 dormers and roof lights satellite dishes and other telecom equipmentt 3 5 Where loft conversions are possible, dormer Planning permission may be required for the installation orr Bridge windows and roof lights should not be visible replacement of a satellite dish or other telecommunicationss Street from the street unless their design and materials equipment on a house where it fronts a highway, or within itss 7 8 grounds.* of construction are in sympathy with the 6 10 character of the property as a whole. Llandaff demolition of buildings Rugby 9 Club Conservation Area Consent may be required for the totalal Cardiff Road chimneys demolition of a building or structure over 115 cubic metress The original stacks and pots are an integral (including walls and out-houses). f demolition is beingg part of the design of many buildings in the I 12 1. Fordwell Conservation Area. f these become unsafe considered, then the Planning Department should bee 11 I 2. The Heathcock (PH) and require repair they should be rebuilt to the contacted. 3. Mitre Place 4. Bruton Place original height and design, even if no longer in 5. Spencer’s Row High Street use. roof extensions 6. Heol-y-Pavin Planning permission is required for the enlargement of a 7. The Cathedral Green property through the construction of roof extensions orr 8. The Deanery colour The 9. Heol Fair Often bold or harsh colour on windows and other roof alterations.* St Michael’s Crescent 10. Cathedral Close walls can have a jarring effect on the street NB: *A fee is payable for this type of application College 11. Chapel Street 12. The Cathedral scene. P aler colours such as white or cream are Controls imposed by an Article 4 Direction N often more appropriate. are set out overleaf School