Near Sawrey Conservation Area
We have carried out an Appraisal of Near Sawrey Conservation Area. The draft Appraisal assesses the special qualities which justify its designation and helps to determine whether any alterations in the boundary need to be made. A draft Management Plan has also been prepared outlining the measures for the preservation and enhancement of the area.
We would like comments on the draft Appraisal from local residents, local stakeholders and interest groups.
Why is Near Sawrey special?
Near Sawrey is a small village located on the historic trade route between Hawkshead and Kendal with attractive architectural and historic character. This includes:
- Rural location raised above the eastern slopes of Esthwaite Water
- Associated neighbouring village of Far Sawrey
- Settlement developed on the location of a number of springs
- Historic route (Stones Lane) extends northwards from the village to Moss Eccles Tarn and Claife Heights and southwards to crossings of the Cunsey Beck
- Dispersed settlement of farmsteads and houses surrounded by irregularly shaped fields
- Many buildings with architectural and historic quality, one of which is grade II star listed, and nine of which are grade II listed buildings. There are also many others which make a positive contribution to the area’s historic character and appearance
- Significant long views westwards to the Coniston Hills
- Buildings predominantly date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries and are good examples of the vernacular tradition, together with buildings in the Arts and Crafts and the Vernacular Revival styles
- Beatrix Potter lived in Near Sawrey and the village provided the settings for a number of her stories
- Palette of building materials reflects the underlying geology, carboniferous limestone and slatestone
- Domestic buildings either constructed from rubble stone concealed beneath a render coat, or from slatestone with ashlar dressings
- Grass verges along the lanes and fields enhance the relationship between Near Sawrey and the surrounding landscape
- Important areas of native hedgerow, individual trees and tree groups
- Network of public footpaths link the village to the surrounding countryside
Public consultation
The involvement of local community, stakeholders and those with an interest in the local area in the designation of a conservation area and in the preparation of appraisals and management plans is an essential part of the process. Such involvement can integrate local knowledge into the appraisal and bring invaluable public understanding and ownership to proposals for the conservation area. The initial appraisal and management plan are draft documents to enable them to be amended if required.
Each appraisal and management plan involves a four week period of consultation during which time an exhibition will be held in the local area for the public.
Find out more
Near Sawrey Draft Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (opens Document Library)
Read more about the benefits of Conservation Areas and the Appraisals process.
To comment
We want to hear the views of local people, organisations and businesses and other interest groups about the proposed conservation area.
Please give us your views using the Conservation Area Assessment Questionnaire (opens Document Library). Please download and either print out and send to:
David James
Lake District National Park Authority
Murley Moss
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
Cumbria
LA9 7RL
or email as an attachment to david.james@lake-district.gov.uk by 25 July 2008
Exhibition
A local exhibition has been arranged at Braithwaite Hall on:
- Tuesday 8th July 2008 10am to 2pm
- Tuesday 15th July 2008 4pm to 8pm
Someone will be available at the exhibition if you have any questions.
If you can't make it, don't worry! You can look at the Near Sawrey Conservation Area Exhibition Panels online (opens Document Library)
