Decision details

The Executive will be asked to approve conservation area appraisals in respect of Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area (including a proposal to enlarge it) and Abbey Road Riverside Conservation Area

Received a report from the Corporate Director of Regeneration concerning proposals in line with the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to extend the Abbey and Barking Town Centre and Abbey Road Riverside conservation areas to create a more cohesive and rational designation that more adequately protects the special historic and architectural interest and character of the town centre.

Agreed, in order to assist the Council achieve its Community Priorities of “Raising General Pride in the Borough” and “Regenerating the Local Economy” approved the draft Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and draft Abbey Road Riverside Conservation Area Appraisal for consultation.