Decision details

The purpose of this report is to seek Portfolio Holder approval to publish and consult on proposals for the designation of a new Conservation Area at Gedling Village as set out in the draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (attached as Appendix A).

It is recommended that the Leader agrees to publish and consult on proposals for the designation of a new Conservation Area at Gedling Village and the publication of the attached Gedling Village Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for the purposes of public consultation.

To publish and consult on the proposed designation of a new Conservation Area for Gedling Village as set in the Gedling Village Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan which will provide planning controls over the demolition of buildings and structures, and the planning authority will be able to exercise greater control over the design of development. The designation will confer a level of protection for trees that are not currently protected.

Not to proceed with adopting a new conservation area for Gedling Village. This would result in no additional protection for the built heritage of Gedling Village.
To proceed with adopting a conservation area for Gedling Village but not to carry out consultation. This would mean the public would have no say in whether a conservation area should be designated and the decision would be entirely up to the Executive.