Significant boundary amendments have been made to two conservation areas in Hull.
Both Marfleet Village and Sculcoates conservation areas saw boundary changes come into effect last month following public consultation.
A resurvey conducted in the spring by Hull City Council proposed alterations to both areas and public feedback was taken on board to update the borders.
In Marfleet Village, modern industrial land and buildings have been removed, including land north of Westgate Way, enclosed between Marfleet Lane and Church Lane, as well as land west of Elba Street and east of the boundaries of Marfleet Hebrew Cemetery, St Giles’ Church and Brickyard Cottage.
This provides focus upon the surviving area of the former medieval settlement of Marfleet Village and removes sections which no longer warrant heritage designation.
For Sculcoates Conservation Area, the changes have removed modern areas of development which also do not warrant heritage designation, including on Abbey Way and Needlers Way, as well as on industrial land.
Following public feedback, areas of tree planting and sections of the Beverley & Barmston Drain have been both retained and added.
For the first time, a character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) has been adopted for Sculcoates, which explains why it is a conservation area and how it should be managed to preserve its special interest.
An updated CAMP has been published for Marfleet Village and all residents, business and property owners in both conservation areas will be notified via a letter.
Cllr Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for housing, economic renewal and organisational development at the council, said: “Once again, the council has demonstrated its commitment to restoring our city’s heritage, whilst also ensuring it continues to move with the times.
“Valuable feedback was received for the proposals and the council would like to thank those who helped to shape these conservation areas, with Sculcoates now adopting a character appraisal and management plan for the first time.
“It is pleasing that such pride in place is on show, which really demonstrates how much people care about where the live, work and socialise.”
More information on Hull’s conservation areas, including the new Character Appraisal and Management Plans for both Marfleet Village and Sculcoates, is available at Conservation areas | Hull
