Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place

Presented by the Planning Portfolio Holder

The Planning Portfolio Holder presented the report and wished to thank officers and Castle Donington Parish Council Planning Committee for all their hard work.

It was highlighted that dividing the conservation area as per the recommendations would reflect not only the historic development of the settlement but also the varying functions of the different parts of the settlement, for instance the primary shopping area would fall within the proposed “Castle Donington” conservation area as opposed to the “High Street” area.

It was noted that a public consultation on the draft character and boundary review had been undertaken and had received a significant response, as well as responses received from both the Parish Council and Historic England and that these had shaped the recommendations.

A member wished to note that this had been a good piece of work and that Castle Donington was a precious place, worthy of conservation.

It was moved by Councillor K Merrie, seconded by Councillor R Bayliss and

RESOLVED THAT:

1. The division of the existing conservation area into the “Castle Donington” and “High Street” conservation areas be approved by Cabinet.
2. The character appraisal and boundary review for the “Castle Donington” conservation area be adopted.
3. Authority be delegated to the Strategic Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to make any necessary non-material amendments to character appraisal and boundary review documents as and when necessary.

Reason for decision: Adoption of the revised character appraisal and boundary review would support the Council in fulfilling its duties under the Planning (listed Buildings and Conservation Aeras) Act 1990 relating to the designation and review of conservation areas.