Floorscape and Street Furniture in Conservation Areas

Floorscape and street furniture make a vital contribution to the appearance of conservation areas and other areas of townscape importance. Wherever possible the Department will seek to retain traditional stone surfaces, features and layouts, while consideration will be given to their re-introduction where there is historical evidence to support this, it meets modern day requirements and resources permit. Where new surfacing is proposed the texture, colour and laying patterns of any new materials should be sympathetic to the areas appearance and its historic integrity. Small block paviors and arbitrary patterns of paving will normally be avoided. Where a street is to be pedestrianised in a historic area, a single wall-to wall surface will often be unsuitable. In providing for new level surfaces consideration will therefore be given to the use of appropriate contrasting, textured or coloured materials to define the lines of the traditional street.