A CONSULTATION to update the existing Conservation Area Study for Sonning is underway.
The village was initially designated as a conservation area in 1971, with the status extended in 1980 and 1996, and a further Sonning Design Statement was published in 2004, providing a constructive tool for dealing with planning applications within the civil parish.
Since then, planning legislation has seen a number of extensive and rapid changes implemented nationally, meaning that Sonning Parish Council, in partnership with the Sonning and Sonning Eye Society, have the opportunity to re-evaluate the Conservation Area, highlighting areas and buildings of importance, as well as addressing areas which could be improved.
An exhibition showcasing the partnership’s work and suggestions will go on display at Pearson Hall, in Pearson Road, today (Wednesday and tomorrow which residents are invited to attend and share their views.
The exhibition will take place on Wednesday, October 26 between 2pm and 8pm, and on Thursday, October 27 between 10am and 4pm. Alternatively, the consultation documents can be found online at www.wokingham.gov.uk/news-and-consultation/consultation-and-having-your-say/current-consultations/?entryid206=405876.
Anyone wishing to submit a comment on the plans must do so by 5pm on Monday, November 14.