1. Portmoak Community Council: Conservation Areas Rachel Haworth Conservation Officer – Design Conservation & Regeneration Team Planning Service

2. 24 June 2016 Designation of Conservation Areas  responsibility of the Local Planning Authority  “areas of special architectural or historic interest the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance…”  Currently 35 conservation areas in Perth & Kinross Conservation and Regeneration

3. 24 June 2016 Value of Conservation Areas  Townscape tells a story of development  Sense of place, continuity, cultural identity  Quality of life  Economic well-being Conservation and Regeneration

4. 24 June 2016 Understanding Character  Conservation Area Appraisal - basis for understanding and management of change  Need for community involvement - what is valued by the community  Local distinctiveness - what is considered “special” Conservation and Regeneration

5. 24 June 2016 What is a Conservation Area Appraisal?  Identifies how the area has evolved  Draws out key elements of the townscape quality and character of place  Defines what is positive and negative – opportunities for beneficial change  Develops management proposals for the conservation area Conservation and Regeneration

6. 24 June 2016 Conservation Area townscape  Historic layout and grain - roads, paths, boundaries, density  Buildings  Public and private spaces - parks, gardens, trees, street furniture, paving  Views  Immediate setting Conservation and Regeneration

7. 24 June 2016 Conservation Area townscape Conservation and Regeneration Strathtay c.1867 Strathtay c.1900

8. 24 June 2016 Conservation Area townscape Conservation and Regeneration

9. 24 June 2016 Conservation Area townscape Conservation and Regeneration

10. 24 June 2016 Green spaces Conservation and Regeneration

11. 24 June 2016 Negative factors Conservation and Regeneration

12. 24 June 2016 Townscape Analysis map

13. 24 June 2016 Definition of Conservation Area boundary  Extent of historic core or character areas of an architectural style or historical period  Boundary line to follow natural or man-made features  Immediate setting can be included Conservation and Regeneration

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15. What does designation mean for owners and residents?  Additional controls over development, demolition and advertising  Protection of trees  Potential financial assistance for repair or restoration  Additional advice and guidance on design and repair  Potential enhancement schemes  Interpretation, information leaflets etc. Conservation and Regeneration

16. 24 June 2016 Management Strategy  Development briefs, design guides  Enforcement strategy  Additional controls: Article 4 Direction, advert control  Secure the repair of buildings at risk  Enhancement schemes  Economic regeneration – grant aid Conservation and Regeneration

17. 24 June 2016 Design guidance

18. 24 June 2016 Monitoring  Photographic surveys  Observation  Meetings with local bodies  Review of appraisal Conservation and Regeneration

19. 24 June 2016 Kinnesswood Conservation Area

20. 24 June 2016 Wester Balgedie Conservation Area

21. 24 June 2016 Scotlandwell Conservation Area

22. 24 June 2016 Kinross Conservation Area