Langcliffe - Yorkshire Dales National Park

change due to neglect caused by economic decline, as well as overinvestmentand pressure for development. Hence the appraisal aims tocounteract threats which would alter what made the area attractive andunique in the first place, and to help promote positive change.The appraisal provides information about the Langcliffe ConservationArea for residents, the wider public and other stakeholders. However, it isalways advisable to contact the Authority when planning to undertake anywork on listed buildings or structures within the vicinity of designatedheritage assets.Scope. This document is divided into two parts: The core of Part Iassesses the special interest of the Langcliffe Conservation Area, whilePart II contains draft management proposals.The appraisal was mainly created through use of primary sources likehistorical maps and aerial photographs from the Historic EnvironmentRecord as well as secondary sources, most of which are compiled on theLangcliffe homepage. Literature and websites which may be of furtherinterest are listed at the back (see 9.1). In addition, site visits to analysethe current physical evidence and condition of the conservation areawere undertaken during October and November 2009.A special thanks goes to Dr Michael Slater, resident of the village andchairman of its local history group, who has provided invaluable help forthe understanding of Langcliffe’s development.A draft version of this document was available for public consultation from27 January to 07 April 2010 (see 5.0). The comments received duringthat period were reviewed by the Authority before proposed changeswere put forward to the Members for approval at the Authority’s meetingon 25 May 2010. The Langcliffe Conservation Area Appraisal was finallyadopted on 29 November 2010.5