City Council Reviews Conservation Areas
The City Council's Conservation Team have published some key documents as part of a review and update of the City's Conservation Areas. The initial focus is on Hill Top and Lady Herbert's Garden Conservation Areas. Both Conservation Areas were originally designated in August 1969.
The Hill Top Conservation Area was described by the Government as an "Outstanding Conservation Area" in 1976. The appraisal reviews the historical value and special interest of the Conservation Area and identifies the positive and negative elements and opportunities for the future. The appraisal goes into considerable detail about the buildings and heritage assets in the area, views and vistas, archaeology, colour palette etc.
The Lady Herbert's Garden and the Burges Conservation Area Appraisal also looks in detail at the historic value and special interest of the Conservation Area. The Conservation Area was last reviewed in April 1977. Since that time there has been a large amount of change in the area and the conservation area boundary currently makes no sense of the local geography. The Appraisal recommends a major extension to the Conservation Area to include The Burges. Palmer Lane, the Transport Museum, the Old Fire Station and The Old Grammar School.
In support of the Conservation Area Appraisals, the Council has prepared draft Management Plans for both Conservation Areas. These documents provide additional policies and proposals to support the enhancement of the Conservation Area. The management plan for Hill Top can be downloaded here. The Management Plan for Lady Herbert's Garden and the Burges can be downloaded here.
The Council is currently consulting on its Appraisal and Management Plan for both Conservation Areas. The deadline for comments is Friday 10th October 2014.
Consultation on Hill Top Conservation Area.
Consultation on Lady Herbert's Garden and the Burges Conservation Area.
The Coventry Society's Response to the consultation on Hill Top Conservation Area.
The Coventry Society's Response to the consultation on Lady Herbert's Garden and the Burges Conservation Area.
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