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management plan6.1GENERAL PROPOSALS FOR PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENTPROPOSALS FOR PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENTReinstatement of Lost FeaturesHighway ImprovementsStreet ClutterMaintenanceShop Fronts/SignageNew DevelopmentTreesArchaeologyImportant ViewsTraditional architectural details and local materials are important andshould be retained, repaired or reinstated where lost. Grant aid may beavailable for these works (See section 9.0 of this document). The Article4(2) Direction will ensure that existing original and traditional details areprotected and where necessary sensitively replaced. The implications ofthe Article 4(2) Direction are further explained in section 8.0 of thisdocument.Highway work should be designed in accordance with guidelines as set outin Section 7.0 of this document.An audit of road signage, markings and street furniture will be undertakenduring 2010/11 to assess the number of unnecessary elements as well asthose detrimental to the setting of important buildings and the street scenein general.Sensitive repair and regular maintenance will be encouraged through thedistribution of historic buildings maintenance notes and general advicethrough the Development Control process. It is of the utmost importancethat traditional techniques and materials are used to retain the specialhistoric character and appearance of the area.Specific guidance for shop fronts within the Conservation Area will beproduced 2010/11 to ensure the preservation of remaining, original shopfronts and to ensure new or replacement shop fronts and signage isdesigned to compliment the overall design of the building and to reflect thecharacter of the area.Development must respect the scale, design, proportions and materials ofsurrounding architecture to strengthen the cohesion of the street. It iscrucial that the scale and diversity of the surrounding architecture isrespected and that an imaginative and high- quality design is employed.Detailed Design Guidance is provided in Section 7.0 of this document.Trees which are considered to make a significant contribution to thecharacter and appearance of the area have been identified on Figures 3 to 8of this document. Tree works that may be considered detrimental to localcharacter will be resisted. Where removal is essential then an appropriatereplanting scheme will be encouraged.Archaeological mitigation may be required in response to developmentproposals within the historic core. Early consultation with the Clwyd-Powys Archaeological Trust in relation to any proposed new dwelling orextension is encouraged to prevent delay at the application submissionstage.Views into, out of and within the Conservation Area, in particular those ofthe Church are essential to the special quality of place. Their protectionand enhancement will be an important consideration in the determinationof any proposed development.22
management plan6.2GENERAL PROPOSALS FOR PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENTThe following have been identified as opportunities for the enhancement of the Conservation Area. Theundertaking of these works is dependent upon the availability of funding or grant assistance:ENHANCEMENT PROPOSALSHigh Street Public Toilets - Should the opportunity arisein the future the public toilets should be relocated to amore discreet location.Vulnerable or vacant buildings - Mount House, Mary's Salon,Ruabon Station, numbers 1-4 Grenville Terrace and ProvidenceChapel are buildings that could become buildings at risk if theircondition is allowed to deteriorate. Contact will be made withowners of these properties to establish a way forward andinvestigations made into potential for grant assistance.Repair and reinstatement of Building facades to Park Street -There will be continued investigation into possible sources of grantaid in order to further assist in the restoration of the street-scene.Stone Walls form an important boundary treatment that addsignificantly to the character of the Conservation Area and wouldbenefit from a comprehensive scheme of repair.Highway Improvements to Paddock Row and Tan-y-Llan.These areas would benefit from additional streetlighting and improved highway surface treatments.Tree-planting to Park Street - Planting of small to medium sizedtrees would soften the streetscape, creating interest and enhancingthe setting of the listed buildings.Improved management of open space off Park Street - This is animportant area of open space that is not being used effectively dueto poor management. Control of plant growth, upkeep ofpathways and improved lighting would create a more attractiveenvironment.Neglected Sites - Re-development of sites adjacent theProvidence Chapel, Mount House and the builder's yard accessedfrom Railway Terrace is needed to enhance the appearance ofthe Conservation Area. New development must be designed inaccordance with guidance as set out in section7.0 of this document.RESPONSIBLE BODYWCBC - Environment DepartmentPrivate Land-ownerPrivate Land-ownerPrivate Land-ownerWCBC - Transportation and AssetDepartmentWCBC - Environment DepartmentWCBC - Environment DepartmentPrivate Land-owner23
Page 1 and 2: RuabonConservation Area Assessmenta
Page 3 and 4: contentsPart I - Character Assessme
Page 5 and 6: Part 1Character Assessment
Page 7 and 8: introductionConservation Area Desig
Page 9 and 10: history and developmentFigure 1: Ru
Page 11: history and developmentwere opened
Page 15: character in detail4.5 Tai Clawdd o
Page 18 and 19: character in detailbe viewed from B
Page 20 and 21: character in detailFigure 6: Tan y
Page 22 and 23: character in detailFigure 7: Ruabon
Page 24 and 25: character in detailstreet frontage.
Page 26 and 27: summary of negative features5 Summa
Page 30 and 31: design guidance247 Design Guidance7
Page 32 and 33: conservation area controls8 Conserv
Page 34 and 35: sources of funding9 Sources of Fund
Page 36 and 37: appendix 2 conservation policy guid
Page 38: ReferencesWynnstay & The Wynns: A V

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