Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development introduced the report and explained that the over-arching conservation management plan (the plan) would ensure proper enforcement across the borough whilst the full Conservation Area Management Appraisal was being developed. The former would be publicly consulted on, if agreed.

The Committee supported the plan overall, with some Members raising the importance of a common sense, practical approach in applying the management plan. In response to queries the Principal Conservation Officer advised that the plan did not introduce any new polices but brought together existing policies, to make them more easily accessible and protect the character of the local area. Any enforcement action had to be proportionate to the breach reported. The Principal Conservation Officer confirmed that a Local Neighbourhood Plan would have priority over the Plan.

In response to comments, it was stated that the wording in Appendix 1 to the report concerning the electric vehicle charging points could be amended.

RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to the CABINET MEMBER: That

1. The Overarching Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan be approved for public consultation; and
   
   
2. Delegated powers be given to the Head of Development Management to allow for public consultation, as required under the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990.