Newland Park Conservation Area Public Consultation
Newland Park Conservation Area provides heritage protection for the residential suburb of Newland Park, which was founded in the late 19 century and developed throughout the early 20 century.
Designated a Conservation Area in 1994, the special interest of the area is formed by its late 19 century and early 20 century built environment and natural environment.
The Conservation Area has been reviewed on several occasions since adoption, but a Character Appraisal for the area has not been adopted. As part of the ongoing re-surveys of all of Hull’s Conservation Areas, Newland Park has been selected as the fifth area to be reviewed and to undergo public consultation.
Public consultation is being undertaken on the following proposals -
- changes to the designated boundary of the Newland Park Conservation Area
- the adoption of a Conservation Area ‘Character Appraisal and Management Plan’
- the adoption of an Article 4 Direction
- nominations for additional entries onto the Hull Local Heritage List
What is a Conservation Area
A ‘Conservation Area’ is a designated area of special architectural or historic interest relating to the heritage of the City of Hull. Hull City Council currently have 26 designated Conservation Areas. The designation removes certain permitted development rights associated with the demolition and alteration of buildings. It introduces additional requirements for new development for buildings and land located within the boundary of the Conservation Area. It also introduces controls over the felling and pruning of trees.
Applications for development within a Conservation Area, and its setting, are assessed by specific heritage policies and legislation.
What Boundary Changes are Being Proposed
Three areas are being proposed for removal from the Newland Park Conservation Area
It is considered that the areas do not contribute towards the special interest of the Newland Park Conservation Area and do not warrant being within the designated boundary of the conservation area.
The three areas include -
- Chanterlands Avenue Numbers 406, 408, 420, 422, 426, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438, 440, 442, 444, 446, 448, 450, 456, 458, 460, 462 and 464
- Mansfield Court numbers 1, 2 and 3
- Cottingham Road numbers 215 and 217
Access the proposed conservation areas boundary maps
What is a Character Appraisal
To inform on the special interest and reasons why an area is designated as a Conservation Area, a Council can adopt a ‘Character Appraisal’ document. A character appraisal will include information such as a definition of the special interest of the Conservation Area.
It will explain the character of its built and natural environment, and will identify key elements such as buildings, open spaces and views. A character appraisal can be prepared as a joint document or separately with a ‘Management Plan’ document.
What is a Management Plan
A Management Plan provides guidance on how development should take place within the Conservation Area. It includes guidance on what features should be retained and how elements such as advertising should be introduced. It can also identify positive and negative trends within a Conservation Area and propose management tools for reversing or promoting such trends.
What is in the new Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan
The new Character Appraisal and Management Plan (CAMP) includes the following elements -
- a definition of the individual elements of special interest of the Conservation Area
- a historic & archaeological assessment of the area
- an assessment of the designated boundary of the area
- a review of the character of the built and natural environment of the area
- the grading of buildings by their contribution towards the special interest of the conservation area
- the identification of positive architectural features which contribute towards the character and appearance in the area
- the contribution made by the natural environment to the area
- the importance of the setting of the heritage asset
- positive and negative trends within the area
- opportunities for further development
- management guidance for the conservation area
Access the Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plan.
What happens when a Character Appraisal and Management Plan is Adopted
Once a Character Appraisal and Management Plan have been agreed they form a ‘material consideration’ in the determination of planning and advertisement control applications. This means that an application for development or alteration to a building within a Conservation Area should be determined in accordance with the Character Appraisal and Management Plan.
What is an Article 4 Direction
An Article 4 Direction is a planning tool that the Council can introduce to withdraw or alter Permitted Development rights within the 2015 General Permitted Development Order (GDPO). For example, within a Conservation Area the GDPO allows for a resident to change the colour of property, but an Article 4 Direction could be introduced to require planning permission to paint a property blue.
What Article 4 Directions are Being Proposed
An Article 4 Direction is being introduced to remove the following permitted development right within the 2015 General Permitted Development Order -
- The provision within the curtilage of a dwelling house of a hard surface for any purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house as such (Class F of Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Order) where between the principal elevation of a dwelling house and a highway.
This would apply to the full extent of the Conservation Area, as retained following the proposed boundary amendments, and introduce a requirement for Planning Permission to change a front garden to a hardstanding car parking area.
Why is an Article 4 Direction Being Proposed
Negative trends and further threats to the Newland Park Conservation Area have been identified as the potential harm resulting from the changes of gardens to hardstanding parking areas, with the associated loss of lawns, hedges and areas of natural environment.
What are the Impacts of the Introduction of An Article 4
If the new Article 4 Direction is introduced there will be a requirement to apply for planning permission to change your front or street facing gardens to hard standing area. Standard planning fees will apply for planning applications.
When will the Article 4 Directions be Adopted
Plans for the Article 4 directions will progress depending upon what feedback is received from local residents. If a strong objection is raised this will be declared to Members and a decision will be made if to adopt the Article 4 direction or not. This will take around four to six months after public consultation ends.
What Buildings are Being Added onto the Local Heritage List
The Hull Local Heritage List is a record of heritage assets which are of significance to the City Of Hull. The following buildings are proposed for addition onto the Local List -
- Roslyn, Numbers 18 to 20 Newland Park
- Welham Lodge, number 26 Newland Park
- 45 Newland Park
- 132 Newland Park
Further information about the Local Heritage List is on the Council’s website.
