People are being urged to have their say about changes proposed by Westmorland and Furness council to the Penrith conservation area as part of a current review.
Local authorities have a duty to periodically review Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Plans and the council is proposing amendments to the conservation area in Penrith as part of its current review.
Consultations on the proposals launched today (Monday 20th October) and run until Sunday 30 November.
Penrith conservation area covers the central historic and commercial core of the town - an area considered special for many reasons including its medieval street pattern and organic morphology relating to its past use as an agricultural trading centre with numerous former market areas connected by narrow streets.
It is proposed that the conservation area boundary be amended to remove a small area from the Friargate character area within the existing boundary that includes a 21st century housing development comprising of Bakers Place, Anglia House, Merlin Court and the Eden Foyer building.
Councillor Vicky Hughes, Cabinet Member for Planning and Active Well Being, said: "We are very fortunate in Westmorland and Furness to have many outstanding natural and cultural landscapes that we want to conserve and celebrate. Conservation areas form an important part of the council’s approach to protecting and enhancing areas of particular historical and/or architectural importance and it is important that they continue to ensure they are up-to-date and doing their job properly.
"I would urge anybody with an interest in these two very different but important and impressive town centres to engage with the consultation and help us ensure they are conserved and thrive."
A public drop-in session about the proposals will be held at the Penrith Parish Rooms on Tuesday 4 November, from 10:30am-12:30pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm. Paper copies are also available to read in Penrith Library.
The draft character appraisal and management plans are available to view at https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning/planning-policy/consultations. Online surveys for both plans can be found there as well.
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