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The Broomhill Conservation area Where is it? Recent changes What has happened so far? What happens next? What is it?
The Broomhill Conservation Area defines an area of special architectural interest that merits special protection to conserve its particular local character. Conservation areas are subject to additional planning controls that are supposed to ensure that new developments are in keeping with the surrounding buildings. Broomhill was Sheffield's first conservation area, having been defined way back in 1974. The council commissioned an appraisal of the conservation area in 2007; this appraisal was carried out by specialist consultants working to guidance issued by English Heritage. The appraisal process is intended to provide a clear description of what is special about Broomhill, so that council planners can have a clearer idea of what it is they are seeking to conserve. Conservation Area appraisals are carried out with community consultation, and should consider whether any changes to the conservation area are needed. Where is it? The existing boundary is shown in the map that can be downloaded by following this link. Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer to read this file. Recent changes BANG proposed that the conservation area should be enlarged by extending the boundary to include three new areas. Broadly these areas are: the Moor Oaks Triangle, Hallamgate Road, and Shore Lane. The new areas are all within the area that people understand as Broomhill and provided a more logical boundary. The new areas have their own distinctive character, interesting architectural styles and vistas, that enhance the sense of place. The second change we are seeking is to get Section 4 designation, which would mean a greater degree of protection for the conservation area through additional planning controls. The Council have doubts about this as it has attracted a lot of negative criticism in the Nether Edge CA. However they do appear to be prepared to consider the case for the additional designation in Broomhill, provided this has community support. What has happened so far? The appraisal of the Broomhill conservation area was discussed by the council on 17 December 2007 and the recommendation to extend it to include three new zones, as proposed by BANG, was formally accepted. A detailed account of the meeting and the proposals is given on the council's website. The council has yet to write to the households now included in the conservation area for the first time, to spell out what it entails for work to buildings and trees. There will be a second round of community consultation later during 2008 to see whether planning controls within the new conservation area should be strengthened by an Article 4 designation. What happens next? A further consultation on the Section 4 designation is planned for later this year. If you have views about this - just email BANG. (top) |
