Decision details

To consider the report of the Head of Planning and Sustainability seeking approval in respect of the revised Conservation Area boundaries as set out in the revised 'Woolston - Southampton Conservation Areas Appraisal'

(i)  To consider the representations received in relation to the proposed changes to the Woolston Conservation Area.

(ii)  To approve the ‘Woolston – Southampton Conservation Areas Appraisal’ (document in Members Rooms) setting out the changes to the Woolston and St. Anne’s road Conservation areas (five in all) for development control purposes for all proposals within the conservation areas received after 01 August 2010.

(iii)  To approve the maps setting out the boundary changes to the conservation areas at Appendix 2.

(iv)  To delegate authority to the Head of Planning & Sustainability following consultation with the Solicitor to the Council to make such amendments as may be necessary to give effect to the recommendations of Cabinet or as otherwise considered appropriate and to finalise the draft of the ‘Woolston – Southampton Conservation Areas Appraisal’ for publication.

(v)  To delegate authority to the Solicitor To the Council to give notice of the revised conservation Area prior to implementation.

To ensure the future conservation and enhancement of the five Conservation areas in Woolston and St. Anne’s Road.

To leave the conservation area boundaries unchanged.  It is felt that this would potentially accelerate the negative changes to the area as a whole, and would be detrimental to the character of Woolston.