Far Gosford Street

This document provides information on the general historical background of the Far Gosford Street Conservation Area in Coventry, England, showing how the area has evolved through time, the factors behind its development, and the topographical and regeneration contexts. It looks at former historic buildings and structures in Far Gosford Street and its immediate surroundings. It then considers the Conservation Area as it is today, looking at patterns of land use, current economic and social contexts, and gives an overview of the condition of standing buildings along with an analysis of the general streetscape character.

A summary of the area's architectural character is given in Chapter Four, looking at what architectural styles and details, and what types of buildings or structures, are typical of and therefore define the area's historic character. Chapter Five considers the relevant local planning policies affecting the area and the 'Vision' for the Conservation Area, assessing existing policies that impact upon it and what additional policies and measures may need to be put in place to protect the area's special character and to sustain the benefits of any future restoration and enhancement schemes (such as the Townscape Heritage Initiative scheme). Chapter Six addresses implementation strategies: how this document will be assessed and developed to form Supplementary Planning Guidance, how it will be used thereafter and when it should be reviewed. Finally, appendices provide a detailed streetscape analysis (what historic structures have survived and their current condition, a full description of the current street scene block by block or building by building, including identification of problems and opportunities for enhancement); descriptions of statutory and locally listed buildings and further details of a previous renovation scheme for numbers 37 to 41 Far Gosford Street.

Running to 181 printed pages and copiously illustrated with black and white and colour photographs and drawings, the document is a key tool for the long term management of the Conservation Area and for the guidance of grant schemes. It will also be a useful tool for researchers of the area's history and for historic structures such as Gosford Bridges, Gosford Gate, St George's Chapel, All saints' Church, Shut Lane Mill, Saint Margaret's Chapel and the Anchorsmith Tavern.