The Borough Council periodically reviews the boundaries of and makes updates to  its Conservation Areas, and considers any amendments which might be necessary owing to changing circumstances.

 

In addition to the basic activity of designation and the formulation of general policy, the Council is required to undertake Conservation Area Appraisals, and to devise local policies in order to protect the unique character of each of these. This process involves the review of the original designation, analysis of historical development, identification of all listed buildings and those unlisted buildings making a positive contribution to the Conservation Area, and the identification of key townscape features, including street patterns, trees, open spaces and building types.

 

Following extensive community involvement, which is essential in understanding the special nature and different issues for each individual Conservation Area, a number of revised and updated Conservation Area Appraisals were confirmed by Cabinet in July 2006.  Updated Appraisals have been completed for the following Conservation Areas:   Acton Burnell, Alberbury, Astley, Cardington, Church Pulverbatch, Condover, Ford, Habberley, Harley, Plealey, Westbury, Upton Magna, Mountfields, The Mount, Chatwood Village and Meole Brace.

 

These updated Appraisals are now available to be viewed or downloaded from the 'Conservation Areas' section of this website.  Comments or questions on the Appraisals can be sent to karen.rolfe@shrewsbury.gov.uk,  or addressed to Karen Rolfe, Buildings at Risk Officer, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ.

 

 

 

 

The Conservation and Design Section has produced a number of Guidance Notes to provide information, advice and guidance on a variety of pertinent topics. 

 

The latest publication is entitled "Conversion of Redundant Traditional Rural Buildings - Planning Guidance for Owners, Occupiers and Developers".  

 

This is an increasingly important subject, as while traditional farm buildings are an integral part of the historic environment, they are becoming increasingly underused, redundant and threatened due to changes in the pattern and methods of farming and because of general development pressures.

 

The Guidance Note explains why these interesting and varied buildings and structures should be preserved.  The document also provides information on planning policies affecting proposals for their re-use, lists what applicants need to do prior to making an application for planning permission or listed building consent, and provides advice on general design principles and important elements of traditional rural buildings that any conversion scheme must take into account. 

 

This new Guidance Note is currently in its final draft form and is available to view or download from the 'Supplementary Guidance' section of this website.  Questions pertaining to the proposled new Guidance Note can be directed to Karen Rolfe in the Conservation and Design Section, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ,  or by email at karen.rolfe@shrewsbury.gov.uk .