Issue details

Draft Character Appraisal for Highgate Conservation Area

The Council has a statutory requirement to produce and approve Conservation Area Character Appraisals under Section 71 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. They are required to interpret and aid the implementation of approved development plan policies for the preservation and enhancement of conservation areas. This report is asking Cabinet to approve the draft Character Appraisal for Highgate Conservation Area to go out to public consultation for a period of six weeks. The appraisal will provide a sound basis, defensible on appeal, to implement the Council’s approved conservation development plan policies, to inform development management decisions and to provide general guidance for residents and developers on specific conservation issues.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Decision due: 16 Oct 2012 by Cabinet

Consultation process

The report is seeking Cabinet approval to out to public consultation for six weeks.

DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Social Inclusion with the Director of Place and Sustainability

SLT date: Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability

Draft report clearing date: Public