Government, and its advisor English Heritage, have stressed the need for conservation areas to be managed positively and effectively.

 

In order to do this, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council have recently carried out a study (called a conservation area appraisal) of the special architectural and historic interest of the Nuneaton Town Centre Conservation Area and its immediate surroundings. This appraisal has enabled an informed reconsideration of the boundaries and provided justifiable reasons for making alterations to them. 

 

A draft document has been produced which outlines the historic development of the town and identifies the key components of its special architectural and historic interest.  It aims to enable better management of the special qualities of the conservation area in the future so that its character and appearance is preserved or enhanced.  The document sets out future management proposals for the area including proposals to extend the conservation area.

 

The Council will be pleased to receive any comments you may wish to make on the draft document, which can be viewed/downloaded from the list below. Comments received from the public consultation will inform the final version of the appraisal document.

 

A public exhibition will be displayed in the Town Hall foyer from 18^th May - 5^th June and an information drop-in session will be held in Nuneaton Market Place on Wednesday 27^th May 2009 between 11.00am and 2.00pm.  The drop-in session will be staffed by Borough Council officers including the Heritage and Conservation Officer who will be pleased to discuss the appraisal and answer any queries you may have on its contents.