Conservation review set to be agreed

A REVIEW of the boundaries of three city conservation areas looks set to be agreed after a consultation with residents and statutory bodies.

Trottick, Baxter Park and university conservation areas were the last of the city’s 17 to be reviewed to ensure that new development/alterations do not have a negative impact on their existing character.

The Trottick Conservation Area was designated in April 1971.

The Baxter Park and university areas were both created more recently in 2002, 14 years ago.

A number of minor amendments were proposed as part of the recent review which was the first since the three areas were created.

Bill Campbell, depute convener of Dundee City Council’s city development committee, said: “We have now successfully reviewed the boundaries and various other elements of all of the city’s conservation areas with the support of the communities they cover.

“Buildings and the spaces between them of architectural or historic interest help to define an area’s character.

“By keeping the conservation areas under review we ensure new developments or alterations don’t have a negative impact on uniqueness.

“Carrying out this exercise in consultation with residents was vital because while buildings may share design features, materials and characteristics they can also be people’s homes and workplaces and form part of vibrant existing communities.”

Councillors will be asked to approve the changes at the city development committee on Monday.

All three areas have historical significance to the city which help to maintain vital links to Dundee’s social and architectural past. a neighbourhood’s

Above: Tayside Contracts managing director Iain Waddell (top) and Councillor Jimmy Black.