Holdenhurst Village Conservation Area Appraisal - Bournemouth ...

Loss of garden to parking
Changes to Boundary Treatment
8.6 One of the most visually prominent
alterations is the changing of boundary
treatment, particularly where the
height is increased or a new material
introduced. The loss of original fabric
and vegetation is detrimental to the
Conservation Area. Uncharacteristic
materials, heights and designs all draw
attention to these changes.
Erosion of grass verges by the parking of
cars
Changes to and Loss of Vegetation
8.8 There are a number of gardens in the
vicinity of the church yard that have
planted trees and shrubs that are nonnative
and non-naturalised specimens
that are not in keeping with the rural
nature of this area.
8.9 Unfortunately most of the internal
field boundary hedgerows have been
lost in the past due to mechanised
farm methods, however the reforming
of these hedgerows would be highly
desirable if possible in the future.
External Intrusions
Tall front boundary treatment
uncharacteristic of the Conservation Area
Car Parking
8.7 The parking of cars has also caused
some harm to the Conservation Area
as the grass verges to the side of the
roads or the grass in front or to the
side of properties has been eroded by
unsympathetic parking.
8.10 As well as unattractive features located
within the area there are also those in
close proximity which can be viewed
from within the Conservation Area.
These include the line of electricity
pylons running parallel with the Stour
and the busy A338, both detract from
the rural setting of the Conservation
Area. The A338 is not only highly
visible from the south-eastern part of
the Conservation Area but also clearly
audible across the eastern residential
part
8.11 Beyond the Conservation Area is also
the sewage works which at certain
times can emit an unpleasant smell
across the village. In addition close
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Holdenhurst Village Conservation Area Appraisal - March 2014