The Leader of the Council, Councillor Evans OBE, introduced the report on the designation of a City Centre Conservation Area.

The designation of conservation areas is a tool for conserving and enhancing the special character or appearance of a particular area.  59% of those that responded to our public consultation were in favour of the proposal.

Following a short debate Cabinet agreed to:

Designate part of Plymouth City Centre as a Conservation Area pursuant to the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 section 69 as shown on Map 1 within the report.

To authorise Officers to carry out the notification procedures prescribed in section 70 of the Act.

To instruct officers to carry out a Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan for the City Centre Conservation Area.