Planning

View article Future plans to shape St Andrew’s Dock

Future plans to shape St Andrew’s Dock

A historic part of Hull is subject to proposed changes as part of Hull City Council’s commitment to reviewing all 26 of the city’s conservation areas. A new character appraisal has been produced for St Andrew’s Dock Conservation Area, with public feedback on the proposals wanted. Originally designated in 1990, the character of the conservation […]

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View article Public feedback wanted for Princes Avenue Conservation Area

Public feedback wanted for Princes Avenue Conservation Area

Residents, businesses and property owners of Princes Avenue Conservation Area are invited to help shape its future by taking part in a public consultation. Community feedback will be taken from today, Wednesday 19 November, following resurvey results which assessed how the conservation area has changed in the last 20 years. A new character appraisal and […]

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View article Two more conservation areas updated

Two more conservation areas updated

Two conservation areas in Hull have adopted new character appraisals and management plans, providing refreshed guidelines for future planning applications. Both Ella Street and The Broadway conservation areas have been updated, with the former also welcoming boundary amendments.  The changes are the result of resurveys undertaken in both areas during which residents, visitors and property owners […]

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View article Boundary amendments for conservation areas

Boundary amendments for conservation areas

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 […]

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View article Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals

Public opinion wanted on Coltman Street Conservation Area proposals

Hull City Council is welcoming public opinion on proposed alterations to Coltman Street Conservation Area. Adoption of a new character appraisal and management plan is suggested for the area which is characterised by Victorian buildings. Coltman Street Conservation Area also features several listed buildings and any updated plans would take into consideration how best to […]

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View article Biodiversity Net Gain approach to be discussed by cabinet

Biodiversity Net Gain approach to be discussed by cabinet

A strategic approach to how the council manages Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements will be discussed by cabinet this month. Mandatory legislation in England was introduced in February 2024 stating that all developments must deliver a 10 per cent increase of BNG, resulting in more or better-quality natural habitats. The new approach, should it be […]

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View article Have your say on East Bank Urban Village

Have your say on East Bank Urban Village

Hull City Council, alongside lead developer partner ECF, has launched a community conversation ahead of its ambitious East Bank Urban Village project. The sustainable, residential-led development will deliver approximately 850 new homes on brownfield land east of the River Hull. Opposite the old town, the scheme will comprise high quality new homes and public spaces […]

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View article New planning guidelines adopted for Garden Village

New planning guidelines adopted for Garden Village

New and refreshed planning guidelines shaping how future developments should take place in the Garden Village Conservation Area have now been adopted in full and will come into effect from tomorrow, Friday 1 August. The Article 4 Direction introduces additional planning controls for ‘Cross Overs’ and ‘Hard Standings’ and is intended to control the removal […]

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View article New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area

New character appraisal for Newland Park Conservation Area

Newland Park is the latest conservation area to be reevaluated after a new character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) was published. Boundary amendments to remove modern properties which do not contribute towards the special interest of the conservation area have also been made. Formal notification is currently taking place, whilst notification on the adoption of […]

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View article Council helps preservation of Garden Village Conservation Area

Council helps preservation of Garden Village Conservation Area

Hull City Council’s ongoing commitment to preserving the city’s conservation areas has been outlined through the publishing of a new character appraisal and management plan (CAMP) for Garden Village Conservation Area. The new CAMP provides new and refreshed planning guidelines for how new developments should take place in the area. It can be used by […]

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View article New character appraisal for Beverley Road Conservation Area

New character appraisal for Beverley Road Conservation Area

A new character appraisal has been adopted for Beverley Road Conservation Area. Following a re-survey in early 2024, the character of the conservation was identified as being poor, but with improving trends associated with the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme. The Character Appraisal recognises both the weaknesses and strengths of the area, and establishes how […]

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