A Conservation Area designation has been in place in Washingborough since 1975, however a detailed appraisal and management plan has not been developed previously.
Now, as part of a rolling programme of prioritised conservation area reviews, District Council officers have prepared a draft conservation area appraisal and management plan for Washingborough and are asking for people’s comments on it through a local consultation starting this week (4 November).
To help get the six-week consultation period underway, a public drop-in session is taking place today (Wednesday November 6) at Washingborough Methodist Church.
The session will run between 2-7pm and allow residents to view the draft conservation area appraisal and management plan early on in the consultation, and ask the team any questions before submitting their comments.
Residents can also read the draft conservation area appraisal and management plan, and find details on how to comment on it, on the conservation heritage page of the Council's website.
The draft appraisal and management plan describes the character areas and heritage features that are of special interest in Washingborough and which contribute to its conservation area. It also proposes revisions to the conservation area’s boundaries, to help reflect development and changes to property boundaries since it was designated. Once adopted, the plan will be used as part of a robust framework for planning decisions.
North Kesteven District Council Leader Cllr Richard Wright said: “Washingborough is one of our oldest adopted conservation areas in the District, thanks to its characterful buildings and heritage, and we hope lots of its residents will take part in the consultation.
“This draft appraisal and management plan sets out many of the features which help contribute to Washingborough’s distinctiveness, and it identifies opportunities for protecting and enhancing them not just for now but for future generations to enjoy.”
Residents can comment about any aspect of the draft documents, including any characteristic features which they feel have not been acknowledged. Comments must be received by 5pm on December 13 2024.
To view other adopted appraisals and management plans in the District, you can visit the same page of the Council’s website at the conservation heritage page.
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