Past consultations

We invited feedback on a draft Conservation Area and Management Plan (CAAMP) for the Grand Western Canal.

The new CAAMP was prepared to inform future change, development and design of the Grand Western Canal Conservation Area, while respecting its sensitivities and unique character.

Applications for planning permission will be expected to consult and follow the best practice guidance outlined in the document.

This new Conservation Area and Management Plan focuses on:

• reviewing the existing boundary of the Grand Western Canal Conservation Area
• identifying key views and open spaces within the Conservation Area, and it’s setting
• offering guidance on common concerns regarding conservation areas
• proposing opportunities for enhancement of the Grand Western Canal Conservation Area
• identifying distinct Character Areas within the Conservation Area, noting the predominant building styles, forms, building materials, scale, and density
• recognising designated and non-designated heritage assets and their setting within the Conservation Area

We welcomed feedback and comments on the content of a revised policy, and we also wanted to know if there is anything missing from the policy that may need to be considered in relation to the licensing objectives:

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

We welcomed feedback and comments on the content of a revised policy, and we also wanted to know if there is anything missing from the policy that may need to be considered in relation to the licensing objectives:

• The Protection of Children or other vulnerable persons from being exploited
• Preventing gambling from being a source of crime or disorder, being associated with crime or disorder or being used to support crime
• Ensuring that gambling is conducted in a fair and open way

A concept design was prepared for the building and there was an opportunity to have your say and comment on the proposals.

We held two events to discuss the proposals and answer any questions, on:

• Thursday 25 July (4-7pm) at the Market Centre building.
• Friday 26 July (9am-1pm) at the Pannier Market.

Consultation boards were on display at these events as well as available on-line on the Council's website.

The purpose of this survey is to understand the current health of services and facilities in rural areas. The results should identify where further development could be supported. It is also possible that where there are groups of smaller settlements, development in one village may support services in a village nearby. This survey will feed into a wider settlement study to determine where future development could be located.