Conservation area appraisals
The district council has been drawing up a programme of Conservation Areas Appraisals in Uttlesford.
The aim is to investigate the best way to protect our heritage in a time of increasing pressures.
Each appraisal examined the qualities of the area and identified potential changes that are positive and others that may be damaging. The existing boundaries of the conservation areas have been reviewed and suggestions for adjustments made. Management proposals have been put forward which, for example, have included a range of appropriate environmental and highway improvements.
The end product is an illustrated document, which following consultation and adoption, will now be used as a planning tool to secure environment improvements and to protect the qualities of the area through the Development Control process.
All of the Conservation Areas in the district have now been surveyed. The approved reports and maps of the boundaries can be found below.
Walden Castle, Saffron Walden
The Conservation Area Appraisal for 2012 proposed management actions for the conservation of Walden Castle in Saffron Walden. To find out more about the proposals:
To read about the progress of other management actions visit the Conservation Area Appraisal Management Actions webpage.
A map of any Conservation Area as now designated may be inspected free of charge together with associated documents during normal office hours at: The Planning Help Desk, Uttlesford District Council, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER or via the links below.
