Langcliffe - Yorkshire Dales National Park

1Planning (Listed Buildingsand Conservation Areas) Act1990, section 71(2).5.0 Community InvolvementPurpose. Although there is no statutory requirement to consult prior todesignation or cancellation of designation, the Authority considers ithighly desirable that there should be consultation with local residents,businesses and other local interests such as amenity bodies. It isrequired by law to publish any proposals for the preservation andenhancement of conservation areas, and submit these for considerationto a public meeting 1 . We appreciate that what is valued by thecommunity may add a new perspective to what is considered special bythe Authority. The greater the public support and ‘ownership’ that can beenlisted the more likely it is that property owners are encouraged to takethe right sort of action for themselves and that conservation policiessucceed.Public consultation onwww.yorkshiredales.org.uk/conservationarea-appraisalsfrom 27 January - 07 April 2010Scope. As part of the consultation process, the draft document wasavailable on the Authority’s website, together with a feedback form whichhad mainly multiple-choice questions, but also fields that allowed moredetailed comments. This was kept simple to encourage participation inthe survey. For people without internet access, a paper copy of thedocument and feedback forms were made available at the Parish Church.The county, district and parish councils were formally consulted. Therewere also a press release and a public meeting at the Langcliffe Instituteon 08 March 2010, which was attended by around twenty residents andparish members.At the end of the consultation period, the responses were evaluated.Findings. Altogether, fourteen people filled out the questionnaire, almostall of them long-time residents of the conservation area. In additionseveral letters and emails with more detailed comments and also somephone calls were received.The main issues raised are as follows: Boundary revision: keep Bowerley within theconservation area and include all properties along theB6479 Impose an Article 4 direction on the use of uPVCwindows and doors Tackle Highways issues, especially road surfaces andcar parking Inclusion of Wesleyan House on a local list41