Bitteswell Conservation Area

9.0 Opportunities for Enhancement

9.1 Bitteswell conservation area is generally well cared for. The village greens are all well maintained. They provide pleasant environments in which to sit, and they contribute to the rural tranquillity and proximity to nature that is characteristic of Bitteswell. A similar level of respect for the conservation area is evident in the individual properties which are generally in good order. Boundary treatments, the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers in gardens, or in tubs and hanging baskets all contribute to quality of the conservation area.

9.2 Within the conservation area boundary there is opportunity to further enhance the conservation area. The K6 telephone kiosk is nationally listed at Grade II, however, the area immediately around it does not reflect the general care and attention that is generally evident within the conservation area.

Area around the Grade II listed K6 telephone kiosk

9.3 The fingerpost sign is located at the heart of the conservation area and makes a positive contribution to it. Given such a prominent position on the well tendered Green seems to highlight the state of the paintwork on the main post. Repainting the post would bring it in line with the current quality of its setting.

Image showing peeling paint on fingerpost