Author: Bosworth, J. (Deputy Planning Officer); Stenning, D. F. (Principal Planning Asst); Petchey, M. (Professional Asst (Archaeologist)):
Title: Saffron Walden: A Conservation Study. Part 1 (One, I).
Description: Uttlesford District Council, 1979 Oversized pbk, black spiral binding, VG, contents clean and tight with many maps, diagrams, photographic plates, and 2 fold out maps to rear, pp130. Chapters include: Archaeological and Historical Context Prior to 1947; Planning History 1947 - 1978; Trees and Their Contribution to the Townscape; The Effects of Traffic on the Town's Character; Land Use; Detailed Visual Appraisal; Condition of Buildings etc... "Saffron Walden is an historic town which has absorbed change over the centuries without losing its essential character, and I have no doubt it can continue to do so. The emphasis must now be on planning for conservation and it is for this reason that I welcome this sensitive and constructive study... (along with the District Plan forming) a framework for the formulation of a planned programme of conservation work in Saffron Walden..." Jennifer Jenkins Chairman of the Historic Buildings Council For England.

Keywords: Saffron Walden conservation study planning historic buildings town archaeology history trees townscape traffic land use visual appraisal buildings


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