The findings of
the consultation held for the draft Broughty Ferry Conservation Area appraisal
is being reported to the City Development Committee on Monday. The recommendation
is to approve the conservation area appraisal as supplementary guidance to the
local development plan and refer it to the Development Management Committee for
approval as a material planning consideration.
When it came
to committee in October 20013 prior to the commencement of the consultation I
had suggested that the eastern edge of the proposed conservation area should be
extended along the Esplanade to include the Glass Pavilion and I am pleased to report
that this has happened. The committee report states that the extension to the
east of Rugby Terrace is seen as making a positive contribution to the
character and appearance of the Broughty Ferry Conservation Area. The historic association
with Eastcott further highlights its importance. Broughty Ferry Community Council
is noted as saying that not only is Eastcott a large late Victoria/Edwardian house
in its own right; it was also home of the distinguished son of Broughty Ferry,
Sir Francis Mudie. It is also proposed to extend the conservation area north of
the railway line to include the cabmen’s shelter on Gray Street due to its
close associations with Broughty Ferry Railway Station.
The proposed changes
in the boundary are welcomed and will help preserve the special quality and
unique character of the Broughty Ferry conservation area.
