onservation Areas

Malvern Hills District currently has 21 Conservation Areas.

Conservation Area Review and Appraisal

The conservation section has embarked upon a programme of reviewing the boundaries of some of the conservation areas and, at the same time an appraisal will be carried out.  Every local authority is obliged to undertake this work under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990    The purpose of the review and appraisal is to:

• reassess the special qualities of the conservation area and evaluate the changes that have taken place since designation;.
• look at the effectiveness of the boundaries and whether they should be altered;
• decide if the boundary should be extended or reduced;
• engage the local community and businesses in what their perceptions and wishes are for the conservation area and its enhancement.

The Malvern Link Conservation Area  (5.18 MB) was designated in 1999 and The Trinity Conservation Area  (8.08 MB) was designated in 1978 in recognition of the special architectural and historical interest of the areas.

The Council has a statutory duty to ensure that, through the planning system, those elements that determine the character and appearance of the conservation area are preserved and enhanced. In line with present government legislation and guidance an appraisal of the conservation area has been undertaken on behalf of Malvern Hills District Council.

The purpose of the appraisal is to evaluate the unique character of the area, and to provide guidance on how this can be preserved and enhanced.

The appraisal shows that the two Conservation Areas have  much that is of historic and architectural significance, including important open areas and buildings. It also identified that there are still some areas for improvement and a number of specific management proposals have been drawn up to help protect the special character of the area.

As part of the appraisal, we now want to hear your opinion on how you think we should proceed.

Do you agree with the boundary changes we are suggesting? Or would you prefer they stayed as they are? What elements of the conservation area do you feel need attention?

Where you can hear more about the appraisal and give your comments on the process.

Comments  (133.60 KB)  on the Malvern Link Conservation Area and  comments  (132.41 KB) on the Trinity Conservation Area must be received by Friday 9th January 2009.After we have received and considered your views, we will amend our proposals accordingly and we shall present the final document to the Planning Committee for approval. It should be noted that although we will listen to and consider all points of view, it may not be possible to include all of them in the appraisal.

Appraisals for the following Conservation Areas are in progress;

• Clifton-on-Teme
• Hallow

Kempsey Conservation Area Appraisal

The Kempsey Conservation Area  (1.60 MB) was designated on 3rd December 2008.

Where can I get further information?

Officers are available to provide general information on Conservation Area legislation, procedure and Local Plan policy. Advice on proposed new development, demolition, alterations or extensions is given by Officers without prejudice to the determination of that application by the Council's elected members.

If you require any further information or assistance please contact Customer Services:

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Useful Websites:

• English Heritage information on Conservation
• English Historic Towns Forum