Horsham District Council - Conservation Area Reviews and Managment Plans Invitation to Quote

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Horsham District is located in West Sussex, within the South East of England. The district is predominantly rural in character, and contains a number of small villages and towns. The largest urban area is the market town of Horsham, situated in the north east of the District. Horsham District is an appealing place to live, work and visit. The towns and villages in the District are very attractive, with many historic buildings. The character of the settlements varies across the District, and each has a unique identity, with different sizes, building types and relationship with the surrounding landscape. There are a range of building materials seen across the District from tile hanging and flint as well as the particularly distinctive Horsham Stone which is used as a roofing material in a number of towns and villages in the District. A full review of the Conservation Areas within Horsham District (except the area within the South Downs National Park) should be undertaken to enable the protection of these areas, which should include appraisals assessing the character of each Conservation Area. The approach to the conservation areas should start afresh, reviewing the current area boundaries and reassessing the areas and identifying the positive and negative elements for inclusion or ‘removal’. Proposals for the future management of the Conservation Areas should be thoroughly researched, so that these can be consulted upon and adopted by Horsham District Council.