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

2. 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
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3. Value of Conservation Areas
Townscape tells a story of development
Sense of place, continuity, cultural identity
Quality of life
Economic well-being
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4. 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”
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. Conservation Area townscape
Strathtay c.1900
Strathtay c.1867
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8. Conservation Area townscape
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9. Conservation Area townscape
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10. Green spaces
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11. Negative factors
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12. Townscape Analysis map
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13. 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
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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.
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16. 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
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17. Design guidance
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18. Monitoring Photographic surveys Observation Meetings with local bodies
Review of appraisal
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19. Kinnesswood Conservation Area
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20. Wester Balgedie Conservation Area
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21. Scotlandwell Conservation Area
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22. Kinross Conservation Area
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