NOTICE IS GIVEN under the provisions of the 1990 Act that East Suffolk Council has determined that the area described in the Schedule to this Notice is an area of special architectural or historic interest, and that it is desirable to preserve or enhance its character or appearance. It has accordingly designated the area as a “conservation area”.

The principal effects of this area being designated as a conservation area are as follows:

1. The Council is under a duty to prepare proposals to ensure the preservation or enhancement of the area.

2. Express or Formal Consent must be obtained from the Council for the demolition of any building in the area.

3. Special publicity must be given to planning applications for development in the area.

4. In carrying out any functions under the Planning Acts (and, in particular, in determining applications for planning permission and listed building consent), the Council and the Secretary of State are required to take into account the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of the area.

5. Six weeks’ notice must be given to the Council before works are carried out to any tree in the area.

SCHEDULE:

The areas in Yoxford, Suffolk and Woodbridge, Suffolk, shown for identification edged in a red dashed line on the plan available for inspection during normal opening hours (Monday to Wednesday 8.45am to 5pm; Thursday 9.30am to 5.pm; Friday 8.45am to 5.00pm) at the East Suffolk Council Customer Service Centre, Woodbridge Library, New Street, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1DT and on line at www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk, comprising:

Yoxford:

Woodbridge:

Further information regarding conservation areas may be obtained from the Design and Conservation Team, Planning and Coastal Management, East Suffolk Council, East Suffolk House, Station Road, Melton, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1RT

Telephone: 01394 444610

Email: conservation@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Website: www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Dated: 15th February 2020

Philip J Ridley

Head of Planning and Coastal Management