People are being invited to have their say on a new vision for Durham City. Durham County Council has launched a consultation on a new Strategic Places Plan (SPP) and a Conservation Area Management Plan (CAMP) for Durham.
The plans will help the council create a safe, friendly, and modern city, focusing on experiences, community, and convenience.
The SPP will set out a positive vision for the city, in line with the council’s Inclusive Economic Strategy. It will give residents and businesses the chance to help shape the future of their own city through an agreed local vision based on their input.
Meanwhile, the CAMP will reinforce and protect the special architectural and historic interest of the city. The plan proposes to divide the current conservation area into seven smaller conservation areas, making it more manageable. This includes removal from the conservation area of some modern developments, an extension at Old Durham, and a new conservation area around the Hill Colleges.
The council is seeking views on the proposed new conservation area boundaries, as well as the draft CAMP Strategic Overview and Management Strategy documents.
As part of the consultation, the council will be holding a drop-in session for both the SPP and CAMP, and an online session for the CAMP only.
The first drop-in session will take place on Tuesday 22nd October at Elvet Methodist Church in Durham, between 3pm and 7pm.
The CAMP online session takes place on Thursday 24th October between 5pm and 6.30pm.
Further engagement and drop-in events will be taking place during the engagement period. Details of the events will be shared on the council’s website.
People can also take part in the consultation by completing a survey online. Full details of the consultation, including maps, documents, online survey forms and how to register for the CAMP online event, can be found at: www.durham.gov.uk/consultation
The consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 25th November.