Conservation Areas in the Vale of Glamorgan
A Conservation Area is an area of special architectural or
historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is
desirable to preserve or enhance.
The emphasis is placed on the quality of an
area rather than individual buildings, for example groups of
buildings, open spaces, street patterns or trees, can all be
important factors which give an area its character.
The Council has a duty to identify areas
within the Vale of Glamorgan that have a character worthy of
protection and to designate them as Conservation Areas.
We are then required by law to formulate
policies and proposals for their preservation and enhancement. We
also review Conservation Areas from time to time in addition to
potential candidates for designation.
There are currently 39 Conservation Areas in
the Vale of Glamorgan. They vary greatly in character, due to the
diverse mix of settlements found in the Vale; from small villages
like St. Georges Super Ely, to the market town of Cowbridge, to the
urban centre of Penarth.
Conservation Areas in the Vale
Conservation Area Guidance
In addition to the guidance contained within
individual Conservation Area Appraisals and Management Plans, the
Vale of Glamorgan Council have produced the following guidance and
information relating to Conservation Areas.
Conservation Area Advisory Group
The
Conservation Area Advisory Group advises the Planning Committee on
design aspects of certain planning applications in Conservation
Areas.
Contact
For further, more specific advice, please contact the Conservation and Design
Unit.
E-mail: planning&transport@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk