Conservation Area Character AppraisalsThe principal purposes of the Council’s Character Appraisals are to define the key elements, essential features and special qualities that contribute to each areas architectural and historic interest, and to reinforce the Council’s policy objectives of promoting, protecting and enhancing the environment. The appearance of the conservation area, its role and function within the wider urban context, the activity and vitality of its land uses and buildings, and its historic associations are all taken as contributing to the essential character.
Emphasis is placed on the role of Character Appraisals in assisting on-going management, if used in conjunction with existing statutory planning policies, detailed guidance and site-specific development briefs. They establish a framework against which development proposals can be assessed for their impact on character and appearance and provide a sound basis, defensible on appeal, for local plan policies and development control decisions. They are a material consideration when considering applications for development and it is a requirement that applications for significant new developments should be accompanied by a contextual analysis that demonstrates how the proposals take account of the essential character of the area as identified in the document.
Character Appraisal Areas can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat's Portable Document Format (PDF). If you do not already have Acrobat Reader you can download it for free from Adobe. Central Edinburgh Area North East Edinburgh Area Rural West Edinburgh Area South East Edinburgh Area West Edinburgh Area Contacts
Name: City Development, Planning and Strategy, Conservation and Design
Address: Waverley Court, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BG
Tel: 0131 469 3634
E-mail: jack.gillon
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Conservation Area Character Appraisals define the qualities and architectural and historic interest which warranted the conservation area designation.
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