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Appraisals

Creating and reviewing Conservation Areas

We have started a programme of combined Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans. The first phase is to prepare an appraisal for the proposed designation of a new conservation area for Helton. We will then prepare appraisals and management plans for the 12 other existing conservation areas.

Consultation timetable

All documents open Document Library unless otherwise stated.

  1. Helton – completed May 2008
  2. Bampton – completed July 2009
  3. Bampton Grange - completed July 2009
  4. Far Sawrey - completed July 2009
  5. Near Sawrey - completed July 2009
  6. Hartsop - completed November 2009
  7. Grasmere Village - completed November 2009
  8. Grasmere Town End - completed November 2009
  9. Rydal - completed November 2009
  10. Caldbeck - April 2010
  11. Hesket Newmarket - April 2010
  12. Hawkshead - April 2010
  13. Ambleside – April 2010

Public Consultation

The appraisals and management plan process will involve consulting the local community and other relevant stakeholders and interest groups. Consultation helps integrate local knowledge into the appraisal and bring invaluable public understanding and involvement. The initial appraisal and management plan are draft documents which can be changed.

During the four week consultation period, exhibitions will be held locally for the public. Please give us your comments on the Conservation Area Assessment Questionnaire (opens Document Library). Draft appraisals and management plans can be viewed at the Lake District National Park Offices at Murley Moss in Kendal. Or you can download them from the links to the left as they become available.

Why write an appraisal and management plan?

Each conservation area is unique. By defining what contributes to the character of the conservation area, the appraisal and management plan can help us manage future development and enhancement and ensure that it is of good quality. They also provide invaluable guidance for property owners and potential developers.

What is an Appraisal?

An appraisal involves public consultation and identifies the special character and appearance of an area, assessing how it has historically developed, which elements should be retained or enhanced, and which detract from its character. We also review the boundaries of the conservation area.

What is a Management Plan?

A management plan is also subject to public consultation. It

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