Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990, SECTION 69

GOUDHURST CONSERVATION AREA

Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with the provisions of the 1990 Act, the Tunbridge Wells Borough Council has, by Resolution passed on 13 July 2005, determined that the area described in the Schedule hereto shall be designated as an area of special architectural or historical interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance. It has accordingly amended the Goudhurst Conservation Area, so as to include these additional areas. The principal effects of the areas being included within a conservation area are as follows: 1. 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 special character or appearance of the area. 2. Special publicity must be given to planning applications for development in the area. 3. Six weeks’ notice must be given to the Council before works are carried out to any tree in the area. 4. Consent must be obtained from the Council for the demolition of any building in the area. 5. The Council is under a duty to prepare proposals to ensure the preservation or enhancement of the area. Plans defining the precise boundary of the Conservation Area, together with the designation report and Conservation Area Appraisal, are available for inspection during normal office hours at the Town Hall, Royal Tunbridge Wells and the Council Offices, Cranbrook. P J D Thomas, Interim Chief Executive schedule Properties to be included: Clay Hill, north side: area to west of Clay Hill Mount. Maypole Lane: section of road and verge from Maypole to The Stables. Tiddywells Lane: 1 to 4, The Stables. Balcombes Hill: southern section of road and verge. Maypole Lane: Lower Maypole Cottage, Maypole Barn. Bedgebury Road: Whites Cottage, Whites, Whites Farm House. September 2005.