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Cabinet considered the report on the conservation area in Birchington-on-Sea. Birchington had been without an appraisal since its designation in 1976 and Birchington Parish Council approached Thanet District Council (TDC) for an appraisal to be carried out. TDC appointed Alan Baxter Ltd in 2023 to complete the appraisal at a cost to TDC and in collaboration with the Parish Council.

Public consultation on the appraisal occurred for 6 weeks between March and April this year with the responses shown at Annex 2 to the Cabinet report. The appraisal helped to further a better understanding of heritage in Birchington, and would assist as evidence in planning decisions within the Conservation area. It would also assist in seeking future funding opportunities if available, and would provide recommendations for potential expansion of the Conservation area in two locations. This would be subject to future consultation if it came forward. Cabinet was asked to recommend the appraisal to Full Council for adoption and publication by 1 August 2024.

Councillor Pugh spoke under Council Procedure Rule 20.1.

Councillor Everitt proposed, Councillor Albon seconded and Cabinet agreed the following, that:

The Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, and associated documents, as appended to the Cabinet report, be agreed and recommended to Full Council for adoption and published by 1 August 2024.