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".
The conservation area in Falkirk Town Centre was first designated in 1971.
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.
Falkirk Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal was approved by Falkirk Council on 12 January 2010.
Conservation Area Management Plans
Conservation area management planning is addressed in the Falkirk Town Centre Conservation Appraisal at section 5.0 "Future Management Planning".
Towards a Townscape Heritage Initiative?
Falkirk Council are submitting a Stage 1 bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for a Townscape Heritage Initiative for part of Falkirk Town Centre Conservation Area.