St Andrew's Dock Conservation Area

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St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area was designated in 1990 to provide heritage protection to the former fish dock and its ancillary buildings which were constructed as a part of the associated fishing and maritime industries. Overtime the condition and character of the Conservation Area has changed. As a result, the Conservation Area has featured on Historic England Heritage at Register since 2009. It is acknowledged that the condition of the Conservation Area is poor.

The publication of a draft Character Appraisal is the first step in a strategic review of St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area. The Character Appraisal is intended to inform on the current special interest of the Conservation Area and individual elements of aesthetic, heritage and communal values.

The completion of the re-appraisal also forms a part of the overall review of Hull’s Conservation Area, with St Andrew’s Dock being the thirteen conservation area to be subject to public consultation.

Public consultation is being undertaken on the following proposal -

  • the adoption of a Conservation Area Character Appraisal

Details of what is happening and how you can provide feedback are provided as follows.

A Conservation Area is a designated area of special architectural or historic interest relating to the heritage of the City of Hull.

If an area is designated as a Conservation Area it -

  • removes certain permitted development rights associated with the demolition and alteration of buildings
  • introduces additional requirements for new development for buildings and land located within the boundary of the Conservation Area
  • introduces controls over the felling and pruning of trees.

We currently have 26 designated Conservation Areas.

Applications for development within a Conservation Area, and its setting, are assessed by specific heritage policies and legislation.

A Character Appraisal is used 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 and it will -

  • include information such as a definition of the special interest of the Conservation Area
  • explain the character of its built and natural environment
  • Identify key elements such as buildings, open spaces and views

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 and archaeological assessment 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 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

The St Andrew's Dock Conservation Area Character Appraisal is available download.

Once a Character Appraisal have been adopted it forms a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and in preparing management documents of the future of the Conservation Area. 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.

We will be directly contacting the owners and occupiers of buildings and businesses impacted by these proposals.

Anyone can provide feedback on the proposals for the Conservation Area in the following ways -

1. By completing the St Andrew's Dock Conservation Area Survey (opens in a new window).

(Paper copies of the survey, and versions in alternative languages, can be issued upon request – see below for contact details).

2. By attending a drop-in consultation session to discuss St Andrew's Dock -

  • Date - Tuesday 6 January 2026
  • Time - 11am till 2pm
  • Location - The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre

Or a Public meeting presentation on the proposed St Andrew’s Dock Character Appraisal -

  • Date - Thursday 15 January 2026
  • Time - 2pm till 4pm
  • Location - The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AA

3. In writing by e-mail or letter - see below.

4. By speaking to the Principal Conservation Officer – see below.

The resurvey of the Conservation Area is being led by Principal Conservation Officer Stephen Walker, who can be contacted by -

  • E-mail - dev.control@hullcc.gov.uk
  • Tel - 01482 300 300 (ask for the Stephen Walker, Conservation Officer)
  • Address - c/o Stephen Walker, Principal Conservation Officer, Development and Regeneration, Hull City Council, The Guildhall, 77 Lowgate, Hull HU1 2AA.

St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area was designated in 1990 to provide heritage protection to the former fish dock and its ancillary buildings which were constructed as a part of the associated fishing and maritime industries. Overtime the condition and character of the Conservation Area has changed. As a result, the Conservation Area has featured on Historic England Heritage at Register since 2009. It is acknowledged that the condition of the Conservation Area is poor.

The publication of a draft Character Appraisal is the first step in a strategic review of St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area. The Character Appraisal is intended to inform on the current special interest of the Conservation Area and individual elements of aesthetic, heritage and communal values.

The completion of the re-appraisal also forms a part of the overall review of Hull’s Conservation Area, with St Andrew’s Dock being the thirteen conservation area to be subject to public consultation.

Public consultation is being undertaken on the following proposal -

  • the adoption of a Conservation Area Character Appraisal

Details of what is happening and how you can provide feedback are provided as follows.

A Conservation Area is a designated area of special architectural or historic interest relating to the heritage of the City of Hull.

If an area is designated as a Conservation Area it -

  • removes certain permitted development rights associated with the demolition and alteration of buildings
  • introduces additional requirements for new development for buildings and land located within the boundary of the Conservation Area
  • introduces controls over the felling and pruning of trees.

We currently have 26 designated Conservation Areas.

Applications for development within a Conservation Area, and its setting, are assessed by specific heritage policies and legislation.

A Character Appraisal is used 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 and it will -

  • include information such as a definition of the special interest of the Conservation Area
  • explain the character of its built and natural environment
  • Identify key elements such as buildings, open spaces and views

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 and archaeological assessment 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 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

The St Andrew's Dock Conservation Area Character Appraisal is available download.

Once a Character Appraisal have been adopted it forms a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and in preparing management documents of the future of the Conservation Area. 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.

We will be directly contacting the owners and occupiers of buildings and businesses impacted by these proposals.

Anyone can provide feedback on the proposals for the Conservation Area in the following ways -

1. By completing the St Andrew's Dock Conservation Area Survey (opens in a new window).

(Paper copies of the survey, and versions in alternative languages, can be issued upon request – see below for contact details).

2. By attending a drop-in consultation session to discuss St Andrew's Dock -

  • Date - Tuesday 6 January 2026
  • Time - 11am till 2pm
  • Location - The Hull Fishing Heritage Centre

Or a Public meeting presentation on the proposed St Andrew’s Dock Character Appraisal -

  • Date - Thursday 15 January 2026
  • Time - 2pm till 4pm
  • Location - The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AA

3. In writing by e-mail or letter - see below.

4. By speaking to the Principal Conservation Officer – see below.

The resurvey of the Conservation Area is being led by Principal Conservation Officer Stephen Walker, who can be contacted by -

  • E-mail - dev.control@hullcc.gov.uk
  • Tel - 01482 300 300 (ask for the Stephen Walker, Conservation Officer)
  • Address - c/o Stephen Walker, Principal Conservation Officer, Development and Regeneration, Hull City Council, The Guildhall, 77 Lowgate, Hull HU1 2AA.
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