Approach to heritage
An introduction to Tamworth's heritage
Although Tamworth has expanded significantly during the 20th century, elements of the town's historic edieval core still survive including the castle, market place, and the line of the Anglo-Saxon and medieval street pattern. Many of these monuments are designated as being of national importance and much of the town centre has been designated as conservation areas. Outside the town centre there are conservation areas based on the historic village cores of Wilnecote, Dosthill and Amington and the Amington Hall Estate parkland.
Our proposed approach
We would like your views on our proposed approach and policies for the new local plan:
As a historic market town its heritage is an important part of the town’s identity, so it’s important to protect that heritage for future generations to enjoy. The new local plan will look to do this in a meaningful way through a philosophy of managing change rather than resisting change. This means being flexible where appropriate around things like how listed buildings are used, and allowing innovative design of new development, whilst still reflecting the existing character of the town.
The proposed approach will be reflected in the policies that will be used to assess planning application for work that could have an effect on Tamworth’s heritage. A summary of each of the policies we think should be in the plan is set out below.
Phases
Gathering your views
We would like you to share your views on the proposed approach to heritage and conservation for the new local plan for Tamworth. This will cover the strategy and policies that will help to guide development affecting things like listed buildings and conservation areas in our borough up to 2043.
Please click on the 'have your say' button to get involved and share your views. You can answer all of the questions or skip to those that interest you the most. Unless you are signed in, you will be asked at the beginning of the survey to input and confirm your email address.