Old Town Conservation Area: your views on the draft character appraisal
Feedback updated 31 Aug 2017
We asked
We asked for views on the proposed Draft Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal.
You said
The majority of the feedback was supportive of the proposals. The wide variety of new developments selected for the case study of new development built within the life cycle of the existing Character Appraisal and the range of comments received about their individual architectural qualities and how well they sat within their historic context provided a useful starting point for the review of the existing Character Appraisal. The questionnaire and additional comments received help identify how well the existing Character Appraisal managed new development and where the new Draft Character Appraisal should be strengthened.
We did
The feedback to the scheme was used to evolve and improve the Character Appraisal. The Character Appraisal description of specific character areas within the Conservation Area was reviewed and strengthened in light of how it had changed since the approval of the existing appraisal. A specific section for assessing new development within the Character Appraisal was drafted to further strengthen the management of change within the area.
Overview
The Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal is designed to help manage change in the area. The character appraisal provides the context within which planning decisions are made and how proposals may affect the area's special character.
The Draft Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal was informed by the previous consultation on recent developments in the area.
Why your views matter
This survey below contains 5 short questions based on the Draft Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal. You can download a summary document here.
The responses to the survey will be used to further inform the content of the revised Character Appraisal.
Events
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Exhibition - Planning Reception
From 21 Oct 2016 at 09:00 to 5 Dec 2016 at 16:00Planning Reception, Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street
We would like your views on the draft Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal. The draft appraisal will be summarised at the exhibition. -
Exhibition - Central Library, Entrance Foyer
From 28 Nov 2016 at 10:00 to 5 Dec 2016 at 17:00Central Library, George IV Bridge
We would like your views on the draft Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal. The draft appraisal will be summarised at the exhibition during library opening hours. -
Manned Event - Central Library, Entrance Foyer
From 30 Nov 2016 at 16:00 to 30 Nov 2016 at 20:00Central Library, George IV Bridge
The draft appraisal will be summarised at a manned exhibition. Members of the Planning Department will be available to hear your views and answer any questions.
Areas
- Natural neighbourhood area - Old Town
Audiences
- Homeless People
- People with long term conditions
- People with disabilities
- Minority Ethnic groups
- Carers
- Jobseekers
- Low income households
- Older people
- Businesses
- Children & Young People
- Civil and public servants
- Elected Members
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual people, Transgender people (LGBT)
- Men
- Parents/carers
- Professionals
- Residents
- Road users
- Students
- Teaching/Educational staff
- Visitors
- Voluntary sector/volunteers
- Women
- Taxi Licence holders
- Amenity groups
- Architects/designers
- Built heritage groups
- Community councils
- Developers/investors
- Development management statutory consultees
- Development planning key agencies
- Education institutions
- External councils
- Housing associations
- Landowners
- Libraries
- Natural heritage/open space
- Neighbourhood partnerships
- Planning consultants
- Professional bodies
- Scottish Government departments
- Services/utilities
- Transport groups
- Young people
- Licence holders
- Employees
Interests
- Parks and green spaces
- Conservation
- Local plans and guidelines
- Planning applications
- Public space
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