Decision details

Consider the results of the public consultation exercise into the proposal to designate a new conservation area at Ethelbert Road and Athelstan Road.

1.  Cabinet approved the Ethelbert and Athelstan Road area be adopted as a designated Conservation Area and that this be communicated to all parties involved and the matter be reported to Council for information;

2.  Cabinet agreed that officers prepare, consult (including with internal stakeholders) and undertake the formal designation of an Article 4 Direction in respect of this area;

3.  Cabinet agreed that the remainder of the areas are progressed as part of a management plan towards consultation with members of the public for consideration as designated Conservation Areas. Part of this process will include consultation of an Article 4 Direction for each area.

To protect the area which is of considerable architectural interest where streets, spaces and buildings remain relatively unaltered in pursuit of improving the social economic standing of Cliftonville West Ward.

Without the formal adoption of robust and up to date appraisals there remains a potential risk of low quality, poorly designed developments and the loss of heritage and sensitive local character.