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Have your say on town conservation plan

A Conservation Area Management Plan (CAMP) has been launched for Bishop Auckland with residents invited to contribute by Monday 15 September. Image: John Millard.

Residents are being invited to have their say on a conservation plan for Bishop Auckland after Durham County Council launched a consultation on Conservation Area Management Plans (CAMP) for the town.

A CAMP reinforces and protects the special architectural and historical interests of an area, identifying issues, problems and threats and offering solutions as well as opportunities for enhancement.

Following feedback from a public consultation last year, the council has updated its CAMP for Bishop Auckland, with the final draft including changes to the conservation area boundary, an updated character appraisal and a management strategy.

The consultation will also consider the potential for an Article 4 Direction for Bishop Auckland to protect the character and appearance of the town.

An Article 4 Direction for Heritage would give the council greater control over any development that would impact on the history and heritage of an area.

A separate CAMP consultation is also taking place for Durham City.

Each appraisal also identifies features or aspects that detract from the area’s character and how they could be improved.

Cllr Lyndsey Fox, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and partnerships, said: “It is important that we do all we can to support our city, towns, and villages to thrive whilst also protecting their unique charm and important heritage.

“That’s why we want residents, businesses and visitors to have their say on these important plans for Bishop Auckland and Durham City. The CAMPs will help to reinforce and preserve the architectural and historical interests of both areas whilst also identifying opportunities to enhance those interests. We would encourage as many people as possible to take part and help to positively shape their local area.”

People can have their say by completing an online survey on Let’s Talk County Durham, the council’s consultation and engagement platform.

To comment, visit www.letstalkcountydurham.co.uk by 5pm on Monday 15 September.

Comments can also be sent to the council’s heritage and design team at design[.]conservation[@]durham[.]gov[.]uk or Heritage and Design team, Corten House, Aykley Heads Business Park, Durham, DH1 5UQ.

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