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Conservation Areas
The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 states that conservation areas "are areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance". Letham Conservation Area was first designated by Falkirk District Council in 1978.
Conservation Area Appraisals
Planning authorities are required by the above Act to review their conservation areas from time to time and to consider also proposals for their preservation and enhancement to complement statutory planning controls.
In addition, Planning Advice Note 71: Conservation Area Management,
advises that conservation areas be appraised from time to time in order to:
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confirm the current status and value of the conservation area;
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establish an appropriate area boundary;
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clarify planning controls and guidance to ensure that future, developments are sympathetic to the character of the area;
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identify opportunities for physical enhancement; and
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engage with stakeholders through public consultation.
Letham Conservation Area Appraisal was approved by Falkirk Council on 09 March 2010.
Conservation Area Management Plans
The purpose of the Council’s conservation area management plans is to advise property owners, occupiers and agents on their responsibilities when developing, or making alterations, to land and premises in the conservation area. In particular a) the policies and procedures to be followed, and b) the design standards expected.
Letham Conservation Area Management Plan was approved by Falkirk Council in February 2011.