Coleorton Hall Conservation Appraisal - North West Leicestershire ...

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Conservation Areas are defined as “areas of special architectural or historic
interest, the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or
enhance “ (Section 69(1)(a) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation
Areas) Act 1990). The Coleorton Hall Conservation Area was originally
designated by the District Council in October 1991, although the boundaries of
the Area were subsequently revised in April 2001. The Conservation Area lies
within an historic parkland landscape which is included at Grade II* on the
Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest. The boundaries of the
Conservation Area are shown on Map 1 and the boundaries of the Grade II*
listed historic garden landscape are shown in Appendix A.
1.2 This Appraisal document outlines the historical development of Coleorton Hall
and its parkland landscape and defines the special interest, character and
appearance of the built and natural environment within and surrounding the
existing Conservation Area boundaries.
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