Clophill Conservation Area Appraisal & Review

An exhibition to launch the review of the Clophill Conservation Area & the publication of the draft Clophill Conservation Area Appraisal took place on Saturday 24 November at the Village Hall, Clophill. 

The consultation period ran from 24 November 2007 for 6 weeks ending on 4 January 2008 (now closed).

The appraisal considers the character, appearance & setting of the conservation area, as well as identifying areas for possible future enhancement, that would benefit the amenity of the conservation area. The appraisal seeks to identify what comprises the special interest of the conservation area & contributes to the familiar & cherished local scene & the sense of local distinctiveness, that is so important in defining the identity, harmony & unique sense of place.

There are a number of relatively minor proposed amendments, 3 additions & 1 subtraction to the conservation area boundary, that were defined at the last review in 1991 (the conservation area was first designated in 1973).

The following documents are available to download :-

Clophill Conservation Area Appraisal

Draft Clophill Conservation Area Proposed Boundary Changes

Clophill Conservation Area Colour Map

Following consideration of representations & comments received during the consultation period (now closed) the Clophill Conservation Area Appraisal will be agreed by the Council as Planning Guidance, approved for Development Control purposes, to act as guidance to inform decision-making related to planning & other applications & any proposed highway works.

For further information please contact:

Robin Uff, Principal Conservation Officer

(rob.uff@midbeds.gov.uk   01462 611339), or

Fiona Webb, Team Leader, Conservation & Design

(fiona.webb@midbeds.gov.uk   01462 611405),

Special Projects, Environmental & Planning Services Department, MBDC, Priory House,  Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, Bedfordshire  SG17 5TQ