Historic Buildings - Conservation Projects

Bardsey Island

As part of a project reviewing and carrying out appraisals of 14 conservation areas for Gwynedd Council, the historic buildings team undertook an appraisal of the Bardsey Island conservation area.

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Bedford

The character appraisal and management plan relate to an exceptionally large conservation area focused on the current town centre and surroundings, which are sub-divided into fourteen distinct character zones to provide a clear account of the varied nature and special qualities of the overall area.

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Lisle Lane, Ely

This study related to a proposal for two retail units on a site close to the centre of historic Ely and within Ely Conservation Area. The critical conservation issue was the impact of the proposed development on the historic place and, in particular, on atmospheric views of the cathedral – a Grade I listed building that dominates this small fenland city.

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Upton Country Park, Poole

CgMs Consulting was commissioned by the Borough of Poole (BoP) to produce a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) for Upton House and Country Park. Upton Country Park forms part of the Upton Manor Estate and was given to the BoP in 1957 by the Llewellin family under a Deed of Gift.

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Tamworth Phase 1

The Historic Buildings team undertook appraisals of three conservation areas in Tamworth, a large market town in Staffordshire. These included the town centre itself and two Victorian/Edwardian residential areas.

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Tamworth Phase 2

The Historic Buildings team undertook appraisals of conservation areas in four small settlements on the periphery of Tamworth, including Amington Green, Amington Hall Estate, Dosthill and Wilnecote.

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Wakefield

The historic buildings team undertook four conservation area appraisals for Wakefield City Metropolitan District Council.

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Walsall Conservation Areas

The CgMs Historic Buildings team was instructed by Walsall Council to undertake four conservation area appraisals and management plans. These included two town centre conservation areas and two peripheral settlements.

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Wolverhampton Characterisation Study

The CgMs Historic Buildings team was instructed by Wolverhampton City Council to complete characterisation studies in support of three proposed Area Action Plans (AAPs) for Wolverhampton City Centre, Stafford Road Corridor and Bilston Corridor.

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