5 - An Enhanced Town Character

OBJECTIVES

To ensure that Moreton-in-Marsh remains an attractive working town for residents and visitors alike
To identify and protect historic buildings and green spaces that contribute to the character and appearance of the town

ACTIVITIES

PAST

FUTURE

PROBLEMS

Here is a summary of what this theme is aiming to address.

What do local residents think of the character of the town:

How do residents perceive the current character of the town? Does the town centre primarily serve residents, tourists, or both in equal measure?
Which historic buildings and green spaces within the town are valued by residents and so may warrant additional protection?
Which aspects of the town's character contribute to - and detract from - residents' quality of life and visitors' enjoyment?
What are considered to be the main current and future pressures on the special/unique character of the town and how can these be managed?

IDEAS

Here are the main ideas that have been suggested so far at the consultation events:

Enhance the “traditional market town” values
Enhance the town's “historic, busy and picturesque” aspects
Value the town’s historic buildings, in particular the Redesdale Hall
Ensure high quality and sympathetic design in new developments
Reduce the impact of the traffic through the town, particularly HGVs
Make the High Street more pedestrian friendly (and reduce the impact of car parking)
Improve the look of the town centre and make it a pleasant place to walk around
Support a far greater variety of retail outlets
Improve the quality of shopfront facias and discourage excessive and unsympathetic signage and street furniture;
Improve the existing green spaces and ensure green spaces are created within new housing estates