Westgate on Sea East

Conservation Area appraisal 2006

Introduction

Conservation Area Definition

“an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance” – Planning (Listed buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 s. 69 (1).

Westgate On Sea (East) Conservation Area

Westgate On Sea (East) Conservation Area (click on image to enlarge)

The definition and purpose of conservation areas.

It is the duty of Local Authorities to designate such areas and to use their legal powers to safeguard and enhance the special qualities of these areas within the framework of controlled and positive management of change.

The purpose and status of these appraisals.

Westgate on Sea East was designated in 2006.

The scope of this appraisal is summarised in the following points:

1. Assess the special interest of the architectural heritage of Westgate on Sea East highlighting elements of special merit, which contribute to the character.
   
2. Assess the action needed to protect and enhance the special qualities of the Conservation Areas.    

This document is not intended to be comprehensive in its scope and content. Omission of any specific building, space or feature or aspect of its appearance or character should not be taken to imply that they have no significance.

The methodology of the Conservation Area Character Appraisal for Westgate on Sea South follows the guidance provided by the Planning Policy guidelines 15: Planning and the Historic Environment (1994); the Guidance on Conservation Appraisals by English Heritage (2005).

The analysis has been conducted on the basis of visits to the area, the involvement of local associations, and with consultation of primary and secondary sources on the local history and architecture.

Character Areas

There are a range of Character Areas within the Westgate on Sea East Conservation Area which incorporate buildings, streets and spaces with a variety of styles, uses, forms and scale which gives the individual parts of the town their own separate identity.

These areas are identified in the map ‘Westgate on Sea, East Conservation Area’ and each is described and illustrated.

Each Character Area will be commented upon by the examination of the following characteristics:

• History
  
  
• Prevailing and former uses.
  
  
• Architectural and historic qualities of buildings (including local details, materials, finishes and any loss.)
  
  
• Character and relationships of spaces.
  
  
• Contribution made of unlisted buildings (including materials and detail)

Next: Beach Road

• Introduction
• Character Area 1 - Beach Road
• Character Area 2 - St Mildred’s Court and Sussex Court & Mansions
• Character Area 3 - Westgate Bay Avenue and Environ
• Planning and Policy Framework
• Summary
• Recommendations
• Glossary
• Bibliography

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