People are urged to have their say about changes to conservation areas in Barrow and Penrith.
Westmorland & Furness Council said it was proposing amendments to the areas and has launched a consultation, which runs until Sunday November 30.
Penrith Conservation Area covers the central historic and commercial core of the town – an area considered special for many reasons including its Medieval street pattern, relating to its past use as an agricultural trading centre with several former market areas connected by narrow streets.
It is proposed to remove a small part from the Friargate area within the existing boundary that includes a 21st century housing development of Bakers Place, Anglia House, Merlin Court and the Eden Foyer building.
The Central Barrow Conservation Area incorporates a layout of streets which characterises the boom town spirit of the middle of the 19th century, with strong connections between Duke Street and the industrial areas nearby.
The area includes the greatest density of listed buildings within the town and the Grade II* listed town hall.
Proposed changes include the inclusion of Coronation Gardens, Emlyn Hughes House, Cavendish Street between Duke Street and Dalkeith Street plus Hollywood bar and Theatre Bar, the King’s Arms pub, Alfred Barrow Health Centre and apartment buildings on Michaelson Road.
It would remove the Holiday Inn and vacant commercial premises in Market Street, modern retail units in Hindpool Retail Park, commercial units in Hindpool Road and Hawke Street terraced houses.
A public drop-in session about the proposals will be held at the Penrith Parish Rooms on Tuesday November 4, from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Paper copies are also available to read in Penrith Library.
A drop-in session for the Barrow proposals will also be held on November 4 at Barrow Library from 10am to noon and 4pm to 6pm.
The draft character appraisal and management plans and online surveys are available at https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning/planning-policy/consultations
