Help us to enhance the heritage of Barking Town Centre

In October 2020 the Council agreed to changes to the Abbey and Barking Town Centre Conservation area.

The conservation area exists to protect the heritage and character of the town centre. It means that any changes that take place must conserve, respect or contribute to the area's special qualities and appearance.

Our changes:

• altered the boundary to include new buildings and spaces which add to the area’s special character and remove those which no longer contribute to the conservation area; and
• updated the management plan, which sets out the vision for the future of the conservation area and is the framework to guide change. It aims to to preserve what is special, enhance it through considered change, and promote awareness and shared responsibility for looking after the conservation area.

Our long-term objectives are to phase out ill-considered change and additions and ensure new development or alterations are of high quality and respond to the special character of the conservation area.

How can you find out more!

• Read our simple guide(External link) for local businesses and residents
• Watch the recordings of our online workshops to find out what it means in practice
• Read our appraisal and management plan
  
• Take our quick poll: do you think we should preserve the special character of the area?
• Sign up for further news and events here or with our heritage volunteers

Consultation on the conservation area was conducted by Be First on behalf of the Council. Please note that your responses to the engagement opportunities will therefore be shared with Be First.