sea-mills-character-appraisal

Negative FeatureLoss or Poor Maintenance of Traditional StreetFurniture & SignsPotential Action9.39 Retain or reinstate, and ensure goodmaintenance of, traditional streetfurniture where appropriate.9.40 Retain and maintain traditional streetsigns where appropriate.9.41 Support local conservation groups andamenity societies who may seek tomaintain or reinstate traditional streetfurniture in their local areas..Negative FeatureRecreation & Play FacilitiesPotential Action9.42 Seek removal and appropriatereplacement of dangerous/redundant playequipment.9.43 Seek to bring the quantity and distancestandards of recreational and playfacilities up to the minimum adoptedin the Council’s Parks and Green SpacesStrategy.9.44 Seek to improve access, signage, plantingand seating in recreation areas toincrease their use and sense of safety.Negative FeatureUnauthorised worksPotential Action9.45 Seek enforcement action againstunauthorised works where a breach ofplanning control has occurred and thereis a negative impact on the character orappearance of the Conservation Area.9.46 Increase awareness of conservation issuesand understanding of the character ofthe Conservation Area through promotionof the Character Appraisal.Negative FeatureLack of Street TreesPotential Action9.47 Consult with the Tree Forum to addressissues concerning street trees and toprevent the removal of trees in thepublic realm without prior consultationwith interested parties.9.48 Seek enforcement action where a breachof conservation area consent or planningcontrol has occurredADDITIONAL POTENTIAL ACTIONSIncrease Awareness9.49 Increase awareness of conservation issuesand understanding of the characterof the Conservation Area through thepromotion of this Character Appraisal andother means.9.50 Investigate the possibility of producing aleaflet for house owners advising them onwhat is and is not covered by PermittedDevelopment rights and how best tomaintain their property in a way thatis consistent with the character of theConservation Area as identified in thisAppraisal.Direction Controlling Permitted Development9.51 Investigate the possibility ofimplementing a Direction to removecertain Permitted Development rightsin order to protect features consideredimportant to the character or appearanceof the Conservation Area.78. 1.