NORTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990

Designation of Conservation Areas

Notice is hereby given that the North Kesteven District Council, pursuant to section 69(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, has designated an extension to the Sleaford Conservation Area.
  The revised boundary is extended southwards along the eastern side of Southgate, turning eastwards to follow the boundary wall between the Sleaford cinema and ‘Turnbull’s’ builders merchants. The new boundary line joins the existing to the rear of the cinema building.
  The Conservation Area extension encompasses three shop units: ‘Ladbrooke’s’ licensed bookmakers, a hairdressers and an electric goods retailer. These shops appear 19th century in origin and though much altered, retain their traditional scale and proportions. The key inclusion is the cinema itself. This building is of local historic importance, pre-dating the rise of the ‘talkies’ and the main boom of cinema building in the late 1920’s. At the same time, the largely unaltered art deco exterior makes an important and distinctive contribution to townscape character at the entrance to the town centre.
  The main effects of Conservation Area designation are that, subject to certain exceptions, the consent of the District Council is required for the demolition of buildings or walls. In addition, 6 weeks notice must be given to the District Council before carrying out any lopping, topping or felling of trees.
  In assessing any development proposals the Council has a duty to pay special attention to the character and appearance of the area. In this case, it is intended that designation will act as an impetus for the preservation and enhancement of the area in general and the cinema in particular.
  Plans showing the Conservation Area can be inspected at the Council Offices, North Kesteven District Council, PO Box 3, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7EF, during normal office hours.
K. Lammond, Director of Planning and Environmental Services