Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place.

The Senior Conservation Officer presented the report to members and gave a presentation outlining the 10 themes in total, four of which were being brought forward for consultation, and highlighting the assets included on the draft list for public consultation. 

In response to a question from Councillor J Bridges, the Senior Conservation Officer advised that through the public consultation it was hoped to identify any buildings that had been overlooked which fit the themes set out in the draft list, and to identify assets for the other themes to be incorporated at a later stage. 

In response to a question from Councillor R Ashman, the Senior Conservation Officer referred members to page 80 of the agenda which set out which Anglican clergy houses had already been added to the statutory list.  In respect of suburban and small country houses, the Senior Conservation Officer acknowledged that there was a large list of houses to consider and it was likely that some had been overlooked.  He added that the public consultation was the correct forum to highlight those which had been omitted. 

In response to comments made by Councillor R Johnson, the Senior Conservation Officer advised that in respect of places of worship, any built before 1751 were listed buildings and as such were protected.  He added that St Mary’s Church at Hugglescote and Donington le Heath Manor House were listed buildings.  He explained that the aim of the document was to identify those assets which were currently unlisted. 

Councillor R Adams commended the document and thanked the Senior Conservation Officer for his work. 

In response to questions from Councillor N Smith, the Senior Conservation Officer advised that officers had not been able to identify a date for the rectories at Packington, Ravenstone and Stretton and he hoped further information would be brought to light during the public consultation. 

Pinfolds and lock ups would come under one of the themes to be included at a later date. 

In response to questions from Councillor M Specht, the Senior Conservation Officer referred members to the table of cemeteries set out on page 15.  He advised that the London Road cemetery was not of the same quality as the Ashby cemetery which was of a similar date; there were no cemetery buildings at the site and the boundary wall had been demolished.  He added that he was aware of the war grave at the cemetery which was afforded protection.  He explained that the public consultation was the correct forum to bring this forward for further consideration. 

Councillor M Specht referred to the communal bake house on in Coleorton dating to 1883.  He advised that an attempt had been made to have this listed which had not been successful.  He explained that this asset was in great danger as it was in a garden, and if the property changed hands it could be demolished.  He advise that the current occupant was in full agreement to sign the asset over to the Parish Council and he would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4