Bentley Historic Core Conservation Area, Public Consultation
Babergh District Council is consulting on a proposed conservation area in the parish of Bentley. The proposed designation is supported by a Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) document that defines and evaluates the special interest of the study area and identifies management principles for future development and opportunities to better reveal its significance.
The proposed designated area and supporting CAAMP have been drafted to inform future change, development and design in and around the Bentley Historic Core, so that its sensitivities and unique character can be preserved and enhanced in accordance with the Council’s legal duties.
A public consultation on the proposed new conservation area and CAAMP will run for a period of six weeks from Friday 13th December 2024 to Friday 24th January 2025 and the Council is keen to hear your views. (DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS NOW EXTENDED TO 21ST FEBRUARY 2025)
The proposals shall also be put to for consideration at a public meeting in the parish of Bentley, where the views of attendees can be recorded. This will take place at St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Bentley, IP9 2DA, between 2pm & 5pm on Thursday 16th January 2025.
All comments received within the consultation period will be carefully considered to help us to finalise the CAAMP and confirm that it is appropriate to make the designation.
The draft proposed CAAMP, including details of the area proposed to be designated as the Bentley Historic Core Conservation Area can be accessed direct from our website here: https://www.babergh.gov.uk/conservation-area-consultations
Any comments must be received by Friday 24th January 2025. (EXTENDED TO 21ST FEBRUARY 2025)
Comments can be sent in through a number of ways:
- In person at St Mary’s Church Bentley on 16/01/2025
- By email: heritage@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
- By post: Heritage Team, Babergh District Council, Endeavour House, Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX
Yours Sincerely,
Philip Isbell
Chief Planning Officer – Sustainable Communities
Map below showing the proposed boundary in red
View here for more information about Conservation Areas.