Hull City Council has formally adopted new management documents for Spring Bank Conservation Area which will shape development strategies and help it to secure future grant funding.
During early 2024, public consultation was completed on the adoption of three new management documents – conservation area character appraisal, shop front design guide and master plan.
Public feedback was reviewed and earlier this year, the council’s planning committee approved the documents for formal publication.
Funded by Historic England, it is part of a pilot project to introduce Regeneration Plans for Conservation Areas and the council is committed to improving the character of all of Hull’s conservation areas.
Spring Bank Conservation Area will see the introduction of new policies and a strategy for development along Spring Bank itself, including new guidance on new shop fronts and advertising.
It will influence how future developments take place along Spring Bank and highlight it as a priority for securing future grant funding for heritage-led regeneration.
Cllr Paul Drake-Davis, the council’s portfolio holder for regeneration, said: “Spring Bank is an area of the city full of culture, history and heritage and we’re committed to coming up with a plan for this area and improving it.
“The council is committed to supporting the character and heritage of the city and, after engaging with people, we’re now going to work on a strategy to improve the area for local people.
“Hull is a proud city of culture and we’re committed to building on that legacy and improving it for everyone who lives here. “
You can find out more on Spring Bank Conservation Area Regeneration Project and more at Conservation areas | Hull.
