
Reading Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC) have made the latest version of their review of the Market Place/London Street conservation area appraisal available on their website.
The appraisal was last reviewed 14 years ago in 2007. This review has been made available for informal comment and has not been endorsed or adopted by Reading Borough Council. It includes substantially updated content, proposed boundary changes and five pictorial appendices.
One of the aims of Reading CAAC included within its Terms of Reference is:
“To advise RBC when preparing Conservation Area Character Appraisals or policies for the preservation and enhancement of a Conservation Areas, heritage sites or other areas deemed to be of historical import. As appropriate, to take the lead in revising Conservation Area appraisals and formulating policies for particular Conservation Areas (including making positive proposals for their enhancement and measures for their general care and maintenance). To initiate the consideration of and to make recommendations concerning the boundaries of potential Conservation Areas. To make recommendations for modifications to the boundaries of existing Conservation Areas.“