Comment

Representation ID: 4129

Received: 08/09/2024

Respondent: Miss Rosamund Beattie

"Development within a Conservation Area will only be permitted where it contributes positively to the conservation or enhancement of the character, appearance and distinctiveness of the area" The proposed development of Ironmonger's Yard will determine whether the council does mean it intends to abide by its own conservation area plans and recommendations. They are quite robust and I hope that it will abide by them. It appears conservation officers are always overridden by planning and development. What is the point of a Conservation Department then? I note there are two vacancies, is it being conveniently phased out?