Designation of Mr Straw's Conservation Area

Bassetlaw District Council has recently identified and approved a new conservation area in Worksop that includes land and buildings at Carlton Road, Blyth Road, Blyth Grove, Highland Grove, South View, The Baulk and Shepherds Avenue.

The area has a strong local identify and includes Mr Straw's House, a local cultural heritage attraction run by the National Trust. The conservation area is considered to have special architectural and historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve and enhance.

Mr Straw's Conservation Area was designated at Planning Committee on the 25th May 2011.

Following designation, the Council's Conservation Team has released a draft appraisal for public comment. This document examines the special character of the area and proposes management strategies to preserve or enhance the area's character and appearance.

The Draft Mr Straw's Conservation Area Appraisal is available for public comment until the 8th July 2011 and can be viewed at the Council's offices (Queens Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop), Worksop Library, North Notts College (Carlton Road entrance), Bassetlaw Hospital or online at Conservation Area Appraisals web page. Please contact the Council's Conservation Team for further information.

Councillor David Pressley, Chair of Planning and Portfolio Holder for Community Prosperity at Bassetlaw District Council said:

“This is a positive step that reflects the Council's commitment to the protection of the historic environment in Worksop. This will be followed up by other proposals that will enhance the whole of Bassetlaw.”