Purpose

 This report proposes the adoption of new and
updated design guidelines for mansard roof extensions and revised
Character Appraisal and Management Plans (CAMPs) for five
conservation areas in Bow: Clinton Road, Driffield Road, Medway
Ropery Street and Tredegar Square. The design guidelines aim to
address residents’ needs for additional living space while
managing the impact on the historic environment. The guidelines
offer clear principles to ensure high quality and consistent
design, along with measures to mitigate potential harm to the
conservation areas. The updated guidelines will harmonise the
approach across the five areas, ensuring consistency in managing
change. Updated CAMPs provide comprehensive guidance on maintaining
the architectural and historic character of the areas amidst
ongoing development.

 

A public consultation revealed
support for the proposals, specifically, the benefits of enabling
families to expand their homes, enhancing energy efficiency, and
sustaining community cohesion. Concerns included the potential for
visual harm to the conservation areas and challenges in enforcing
compliance with planning conditions. The report considers the
matters raised and makes an on balance recommendation that the
guidelines and CAMPs should be approved.

Content

DECISION:
 

1.    
To adopt the new guidelines for mansard roof extensions for
Clinton Road, Ropery Street and Tredegar Square conservation
areas. 

 

2.    
To adopt the updated guidelines for mansard roof extensions
for Driffield Road and Medway conservation
areas. 

 

3.    
To adopt the updated character appraisal and management plan
documents for Clinton Road, Driffield Road, Medway, Ropery Street
and Tredegar Square conservation
areas.  

 

4.    
To authorise the Corporate Director for Housing and
Regeneration to make any necessary factual or graphic design
changes prior to publishing the final documents.

 

5.    
To note the specific equalities considerations as set out in
Paragraph 4.1 of the report.
 
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, HOUSING AND REGENERATION
(D. JOYCE)
Place Shaping
Manager (M. Ritchie)