Purpose

The purpose of this report is to seek the Cabinet Member’s approval for the adoption of Homer Green and Carr Houses Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans and the update of Lunt Village Conservation Area Appraisal (adopted in 2007) and new Management Plan. No boundary changes are proposed.

Decision

Decision(s):

That the adoption of Lunt Village, Homer Green and Carr Houses Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans be approved  (Annexes 1,2 and 3) as a background planning document where their contents will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications.

Reasons for the Decision(s):

That Cabinet Member approves the documents to fulfil the Councils statutory duties under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected: (including any Risk Implications)

The alternative options are:

-That no Conservation Area Appraisal nor Management Plan are carried out which would not be in the best interests of preserving and enhancing Lunt Village, Homer Green and Carr Houses conservation areas.