DELIVERING THE MESSAGE ABOUT CONSERVATION

Wellington Town Council has been delivering the message about conservation in the town by distributing more than 300 leaflets to residents.
The action was prompted following a recent decision by Taunton Deane Borough Council to re-draw the boundaries of Wellington’s conservation area.
Council chairman Councillor Dave Mitton personally delivered the conservation area leaflets to more than 300 homes.
He said: “Taunton Deane was not able to distribute the information to residents.
“However, our priority at the town council is to make sure people in Wellington know what it means to live in a conservation area.
“Many people do not even appreciate they live in a conservation area.”
A conservation area is defined as ‘an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.’
In order to assist in the preservation and enhancement of conservation areas various additional planning controls exist within them and planning permission is required for a number of alterations including dormer windows, satellite dishes, and some extensions.
Further information about this is available in Wellington library or by contacting the heritage and landscape department at Taunton Deane Borough Council on 01823 356426 or email: heritage.landscape@tauntondeane.co.uk

Pic caption – Wellington Town Council chairman Councillor Dave Mitton hands out a leaflet to North Street resident Carol Longman.