Buckinghamshire Council is inviting everyone who lives, works, or has an interest in High Wycombe to share their views on proposals to change the boundary of the town’s designated Conservation Area, which was last reviewed in 2011.
Residents are also invited to attend community events next week ahead of the final days of the consultation.
The proposed plan combines four previously separate Conservation Areas and extends the boundary to include additional heritage locations, such as the Victorian Cemetery opened in 1855, a row of terraced workers’ houses built before 1876, and some late 19th and early 20th-century dwellings – all showcasing High Wycombe’s rich architectural and historic character.
Buckinghamshire Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning, Peter Strachan said:
“The proposed Conservation Area, as set out in the draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, will give the council a stronger framework to preserve and enhance High Wycombe’s distinctive architecture, character, and historic heritage.
“We are very fortunate in Buckinghamshire to have many wonderful buildings and places of historic interest. We must do all we can to protect them for generations to come, and reviewing the Conservation Areas enables us to do just that.
“There can sometimes be myths and misunderstandings about what it means to live in a Conservation Area, and we’re keen to help residents understand the facts. We’re publishing a set of Frequently Asked Questions alongside the consultation, which I’d encourage residents to read.”
Residents can learn more about the proposals at one of two public consultation events taking place at the Guildhall, High Wycombe on Wednesday 8 April, 5.30-7pm, or Thursday 9 April 10.30-12 noon.
Visit YourVoice Bucks to review the plan and have your say. The consultation closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 12 April.
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