Wakefield City Centre Conservation Area Review - Public Consultation Update
The council has reviewed the existing Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans for three conservation areas in Wakefield City Centre. This was prompted by a review of the Upper Westgate Conservation Area as part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone, part-funded by Historic England.
The appraisals for the other conservation areas in the city centre are the same age, so it is appropriate to review these documents at the same time.
In addition, we have produced a new appraisal for the Wood Street Conservation Area. This area does not have an adopted appraisal. We propose to amend the boundary of the conservation area and we also wish to consult on this at the same time. A management plan will be written for the Wood Street Conservation Area once the appraisal and boundary review have been completed.
An appraisal helps residents, business owners, developers, and the public understand the significance of the area. It will ensure its special interest and character is preserved and enhanced for future generations, and will:
- assist in defining what is of 'special' architectural or historic importance
- give recommendations on features and characteristics that should be protected
- identify possible areas for future enhancement within the designated area
- provide guidance on the form, style and location of future change and development within the designated area
A public consultation ran from 28 October 2024 to 22 December 2024. We are now reviewing the responses to the consultation and making any necessary changes to the documents.
The documents will then go through the council’s approval process and be formally adopted. We will publicise the adoption of the appraisals and any boundary changes.
Keep an eye on Latest Planning Policy News for updates.
Conservation Areas under review
Updated Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans
- Upper Westgate appraisal - consultation draft
- Upper Westgate map - consultation draft
- Lower Westgate appraisal - consultation draft
- Lower Westgate map - consultation draft
- Wakefield Cathedral appraisal - consultation draft
- Wakefield Cathedral map - consultation draft
New Conservation Area Appraisal and boundary review
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