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inappropriate replacement of traditionalmaterials, both to historic buildings and thewider townscape; and poor quality development after World War Two.Some examples of mirroring historic form andfeatures in the town centre have beenparticularly unsuccessful.These factors could result in the decline of the overallarchitectural townscape, which, with other key factorssuch as a secure economic base and tourism, arevitally important in attracting the community,businesses and visitors to this unique town.historic park and garden, but a large section of itsland has been scythed by the A483 by pass fromWrexham to Oswestry.Approximately 10% of the population of Chirk speakWelsh. However, in the Ceiriog Valley, where Chirkis seen with Oswestry as the nearest shoppingdistrict, the figure is over 50%. Bilingual signage isevident to the highways, but private signage showslittle evidence of this.This Character Assessment highlights the overallqualities of the Conservation Area. It identifiesbuildings and areas that require preservation andenhancement. It is not intended to be comprehensiveand the omission of any particular building, feature orspace does not mean that it is of no interest.The main land uses are retail and commercial atthe heart of the Conservation Area and residentialto roads outwith the main spine of the A5. Adjacentlandscapes to the Conservation Area have aninfluence its setting. To the north is an extensive20th century residential area, and beyond isWhitehurst, a registered Historic Park and Garden.8A significant industrial area to its north westseparates the town from part of its medievalheritage in the form of Chirk Castle, and thesurrounding countryside. This includes the site ofKronospan. Chirk Castle is a Grade I listed buildingwith a Historic Park and Garden owned by theNational Trust. To the south west is the RiverCeiriog valley with its listed aqueduct and viaduct,which are of outstanding aesthetic value.Brynkinallt Estate lies to the east, also with anBrynkinallt Hall
oof of a dwelling house may require planningpermission. Demolition may require ConservationArea Consent, or tree pruning and removal mayLOCAL PLANNING ISSUES 4require Consent for Work to Trees. Controls inConservation Areas are not intended as ahindrance to change, but as positive managementof change.Planning PolicyThe local planning development framework iscontained in the 'Glynd@r District Local Plan',which became operative in February 1994. PoliciesC1, C3 to C6, C8, C9, C11 to C15 are mostrelevant. They give priority to preservation andenhancement of those features within ConservationAreas that contribute to their unique character. Thisincludes Listed Buildings and Scheduled AncientMonuments. Policies A1, L9, S1, S2 and T9 arealso relevant. Reference must also be had to theClwyd County Council Structure Plan (FirstAlteration).The outward appearance of all properties inConservation Areas is vitally important. Ownersshould bear in mind that inappropriate alterationand the removal of traditional detail could have anegative impact on the building and theConservation Area. Such alterations do not usuallyincrease the value of a property and may make itmore difficult to sell.You are advised to discuss any proposals with aplanning officer, who will be able to advise youwhether planning permission is required or not.Listed Buildings and Tree Preservation Ordersrequire separate consents for any works affectingthem. There is no fee required for Listed BuildingConsent, Conservation Area Consent, or Consentfor Work to Trees.Outline planning applications are not usuallyaccepted for sites within Conservation Areassince the level of detail provided is rarelyadequate. Detailed plans are always required fornew development, and pre-application advice onproposals is always encouraged.CheersOff LicenceThe emerging Wrexham Unitary DevelopmentPlan - Forward to 2011 will also be a materialconsideration in determining planning applicationsaffecting the site, and will eventually supersede theGlynd@r District Local Plan and the Structure Plan.Planning ControlManaging change in Conservation AreasIn order to protect its special character, certaincontrols exist, which are over and above normalplanning permission. Alterations to the walls andCoronation OakConservation ProtectionThe community of Chirk was resurveyed by CADWin 1998 and 99 buildings are now listed. WithinChirk Conservation Area there are 25 ListedBuildings and structures. One building is listedGrade I, one structure is listed Grade II* and theremainder of the buildings listed Grade II. Adding tothe area's rich history are three Scheduled AncientMonuments and two Tree Preservation Orders in oradjoining the Conservation Area, covering 34 trees.One also covers Doctors Wood to the south.9
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