LANSBURY CONSERVATION AREA
The following properties are included in the Lansbury Conservation Area (as it relates to
Housing Choice)
Chrisp Street, Market Square, Chilcot Close, Bygrove Street, Duff Street, Elizabeth Close,
Kerbey Street (40 - 84 E), Plimsoll Close, Ricardo Street, Rigden Street and Sturry Street.
We do not believe the following properties are included in the conservation area but this still
requires clarification. Aurora House, Clarissa House, Ennis House, Fitzgerald
House, 2 -30 (E) Kerbey Street and Kilmore House.
Conservation area consent is required for the demolition or partial demolition of any building
in the area, and higher standards are necessary for any works requiring permission.
All trees are in the conservation area are protected and the council must be given 6 weeks
written notice of any intended tree works.
Design Guidance
Flat roofed extensions, satellite dishes, alterations to doors, window and roofs, inappropriate
front porches or roof dormers, and render finishes over brickwork can all adversely effect the
appearance of the area and should be avoided.
Planning Issues
Development in conservation areas is more strictly controlled than elsewhere. - Thus only
detailed plans and not outline applications are considered for new development in
conservation areas.
- The local authority will require new development situated within the
Lansbury Conservation area to have close regard to the building styles, forms, materials and
techniques characteristic of the area.
- The height, size, design, roofscape, plot width and
visual appearance of new development and the design of any new vehicular access will be
required to respect the character of the conservation area.
External Elevations
The traditional building materials were brick and slate. Brickwork should never be painted or
rendered unless part of the original design.
Alterations or repairs to elevations should respect the existing materials and match them in
texture, quality and colour.
Walls
- brick or stonework should not normally be rendered or painted unless done so
originally
Door and window openings
- should not be generally altered in their proportions or details,
especially where they are a conspicuous element of the design.
Pointing
- should be no more than a repair and repeat of the existing mix.
External painting
- previously unpainted surfaces should not be painted. When repainting,
original colour schemes should be followed.
External plumbing
- should be kept to a minimum and should be carried out in cast iron to
match existing.
Roofs
- re-roofing in second hand natural slate incorporating a large proportion of slates
salvaged from the original roof is the most satisfactory and economic solution.
Chimney stacks and pots
- should be retained even where redundant
Parapets and other features
- should be retained and if replacement is necessary in
matching materials.
Balconies
- to be maintained and repaired. _If replacement is necessary, they should be
erected using matching materials. Enclosure of balconies with glazing should be avoided.
Porches
- detailing should always be retained. Security improvements should not distract
from the design. Where new porches are considered acceptable, the design should be
undemonstrative and not challenge the integrity of the facade.
Doors and windows
- originals should be retained wherever possible. Replacements
should match the originals wherever possible.
MARKET AREA
Alterations or repairs to elevations should respect the existing materials and match them in
texture, quality and colour.
Pavings
- all new pavings should be in materials and pattern to match the original.
Landscaping
- original landscaping should be retained where appropriate and fencing and
railings repaired.