Issue - items at meetings - Old Town Conservation Area Character Statement

Report of the Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture (copy attached).

RESOLVED – That the Old Town Conservation Area Character Statement be approved (Appendix 1).

64.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture in relation to Old Town Conservation Area Character Statement. The report summarised the response to public consultation on the draft Old Town Conservation Area Character Statement and sought approval for the final document. The Character Statement sought to define the ‘special architectural or historic interest’ for which the area is designated. This helped to inform future planning decisions in the area and formed a sound basis for the area’s future management.

64.2      In response to Councillor Nemeth it was clarified that work had been funded by the Coastal Revival Fund, and the CiC had attracted this funding.

64.3      In response to Councillor Morris it was confirmed that the boundary of the conservation area had not been changed.

64.4      Councillor C. Theobald highlighted the importance of renovating the hippodrome, and hoped the work would be progressed in the near future.

64.5      Councillor Druitt praised the report and the work that had been undertaken. In response to a question it was explained the character statement would assist in future development in the area, and provide guidance for any parties interested in the Hippodrome.

64.6      The Chair then put the recommendations to the vote.

64.7      RESOLVED – That the Old Town Conservation Area Character Statement be approved (Appendix 1).