Conservation Areas
Conservation areas
Conservation areas are places of special
architectural or historic interest which deserve careful
protection. However, this does not mean they will be frozen in
time, as change is necessary to accommodate the demands of modern
life. The purpose of conservation area status is to ensure that any
new development enhances rather than detracts from the special
character of the area.
There are currently six conservation areas in
Broxbourne:
Hoddesdon Conservation Area Appraisal
The Council's Planning and Regulatory Committee in July
2010 approved the production of a programme of characterisation
appraisals for Broxbourne's conservation areas.
The Council commissioned consultants to
undertake its first appraisal of Hoddesdon conservation
area. The appraisal was approved by the Council's Cabinet in
October 2011 and a final copy can be
viewed online or
at the Council offices, one stop shops or Hoddesdon
Library.
The document will help developers to understand and take account
of heritage issues when preparing planning applications and for the
Council to use as a material consideration when determining
planning applications.