Putney Heath Appraisal & Management Strategy (DRAFT)

50
Putney Heath Appraisal & Management Strategy (DRAFT)
Reservoir Cottage
Hollwood, Moonside, Chatham House, Pitts Walk and Ridings
Listed Buildings
1.16 Listed buildings are buildingsof special historic or architectural interest that have
been listed by English Heritage or the Government. English Heritage is responsible for adding
new buildings to the statutory list, whereas the Council is responsible for dealing with listed
building consent which is required for alterations.
1.17 If you think a building should be listed, you may write to English Heritage giving
details of the building and why you think it should be listed. Further details are available
from them, see there details at the end of this document.
1.18 Listed buildings in this conservation area are shown in appendix 2 and on the
townscape map in the appraisal.
Trees and Green Space
1.19 Trees and green space are an essential part of the character of Putney Heath
Conservation Area and it is important that all trees and particularly the mature trees are
retained and managed.
1.20 The Conservation, Design & Development team must be notified of any works to
trees in private gardens in the conservation area and will object to the loss of trees unless
there are exceptional circumstances.
1.21 The Council's tree strategy is available online at:
http:// www.wandsworth.gov.uk/
Home/EnvironmentandTransport/Parks/Trees/default.htm
1.22 Green space is extremely important in creating a peaceful and attractive environment
that complements the hard architecture of the buildings. The Council will therefore resist
development on green space such as front and rear gardens or the covering of front garden
space with hard surfacing. Planting lawns, shrubs and other long lasting plants will be
encouraged.
Grants
1.23 The Council operates and Conservation & Enhancement Grant Scheme to offer
financial incentives to owners of historic buildings to reinstate lost features or remove unsightly
features. Anyone is eligible for these grants, but the key criterion is that the work will make
a significant impact in conserving and enhancing the special character of an important area
or building. Examples of possible grant aided works include:
removal of paint, render or pebbledash from a brick elevation;