The Head of Planning & Regulatory Servicesubmitted a report presenting the conservation area appraisal for Old Marston for approval.

The Board Member, Planning and Regulatory Services introduced the report.  He said that the appraisal process had been lengthy and had included extensive consultation with stakeholders.  He was pleased to say that the appraisal had met with an enthusiastic response from the Parish Council and local community.

The Board queried the status of the appraisal document in terms of planning policy and determining planning applications.  The planning officers explained that the appraisal would be part of a broader range of design and style guidance such as the Design SPD and the updated Local Plan which would include a city wide design policy.

The City Executive Board resolved to:

1.    Approve the Old Marston Conservation Area appraisal and endorse it for use in informing development management decisions; and

2.    Endorse the conservation principles it promotes and its key conclusions.