Old Town conservation area - Conservation Area Character Appraisals

Name
Old Town conservation area
Neighbourhood(s)
Central
Details
The Old Town Conservation Area Character Appraisal emphasises the survival of the original medieval street pattern; the wealth of important landmark buildings; the survival of an outstanding collection of archaeological remains, medieval buildings, and 17th-century town houses; the consistent and harmonious height and mass of buildings; the importance of stone as a construction material for both buildings and the public realm; the vitality and variety of different uses; and the continuing presence of a residential community.
Approved
10/02/2005
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