Queensferry Conservation Area Character Appraisal

We asked for your views on the revised Queensferry Conservation Area Character Appraisal to ensure it reflects changes that have occurred in Queensferry, responds to community concerns and guides decisions more clearly.

We collected comments and feedback on the draft Appraisal between 27 October and 1 December 2014. A total of 43 responses were received from a range of individuals, local and national organisations. The majority of respondents felt the revised appraisal reflected the overall special character of Queensferry very or fairly well. On balance more respondents gave positive than negative views on the detail of the document and the Management section, although a fairly large proportion (40-45%) gave a neutral response.

The appraisal document was amended to address the following consultation comments and issues:

• need for investment/action;
• unfairness of restrictions on householders;
• need for clarification on impacts/boundaries of proposed extension;
• the character of key approaches, eg. Station Road;
• need for tree management to protect views;
• the importance of spaces for wildlife (woodland and foreshore);
• the importance of the harbour and its upkeep.

The Character Appraisal has now been finalised and published on the Council's website.