Portmoak Community Council Conservation Areas Rachel Haworth Conservation

Portmoak Community Council: Conservation Areas Rachel Haworth Conservation Officer – Design Conservation & Regeneration Team Planning Service

Designation of Conservation Areas § responsibility of the Local Planning Authority § “areas of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance…” § Currently 35 conservation areas in Perth & Kinross 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Value of Conservation Areas §Townscape tells a story of development §Sense of place, continuity, cultural identity §Quality of life §Economic well-being 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Understanding Character § Conservation Area Appraisal - basis for understanding and management of change § Need for community involvement - what is valued by the community § Local distinctiveness - what is considered “special” 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

What is a Conservation Area Appraisal? § Identifies how the area has evolved § Draws out key elements of the townscape quality and character of place § Defines what is positive and negative – opportunities for beneficial change § Develops management proposals for the conservation area 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Conservation Area townscape § Historic layout and grain - roads, paths, boundaries, density § Buildings § Public and private spaces - parks, gardens, trees, street furniture, paving § Views § Immediate setting 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Conservation Area townscape Strathtay c. 1900 Strathtay c. 1867 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Conservation Area townscape 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Conservation Area townscape 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Green spaces 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Negative factors 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Townscape Analysis map 9/17/2020

Definition of Conservation Area boundary §Extent of historic core or character areas of an architectural style or historical period §Boundary line to follow natural or man-made features §Immediate setting can be included 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

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What does designation mean for owners and residents? § Additional controls over development, demolition and advertising § Protection of trees § Potential financial assistance for repair or restoration § Additional advice and guidance on design and repair § Potential enhancement schemes § Interpretation, information leaflets etc. 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Management Strategy § Development briefs, design guides § Enforcement strategy § Additional controls: Article 4 Direction, advert control § Secure the repair of buildings at risk § Enhancement schemes § Economic regeneration – grant aid 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Design guidance 9/17/2020

Monitoring § Photographic surveys § Observation § Meetings with local bodies § Review of appraisal 9/17/2020 Conservation and Regeneration

Kinnesswood Conservation Area 9/17/2020

Wester Balgedie Conservation Area 9/17/2020

Scotlandwell Conservation Area 9/17/2020

Kinross Conservation Area 9/17/2020