Decision details

Whether to approve designation of a conservation area and adoption of the Conservation Area Appraisal.

Matter for Decision

Following resident’s promotion of a conservation area at Barrow Road, the preparation of an appraisal (largely carried out by residents) and formal public consultation on a draft appraisal document during March 2016, the consultation response – overwhelmingly in support of a conservation area - is summarised in this report and the Executive Councillor recommended to designate a conservation area.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Planning Policy and Transport

       i.          Approved the Barrow Road Conservation Area Appraisal document.

     ii.          Authorised designation of a conservation area at Barrow Road delineated as set out in the Appraisal and Appendix 3 of the Officer’s report.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Principal Conservation and Design Officer.

The Committee welcomed the report.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.