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Peter Trewhitt supplied the following:

For an hour or so we took over the front bar at the Sycamore, so the casual drinkers participated in the meeting whether they wanted too or not. Some 12 people participated in the discussions on the Conservation Area appraisal with ideas from two other people not present being included. Despite the demands the Memorial Hall redevelopment will place on people’s time we strongly felt the Environment Group should continue, with some five people so far committing to the Group.

Overall the feeling about the National Park Authority’s consultation document on the Parwich Conservation Area was positive. It was recognised that a lot of work had gone into producing a good description of village. Individuals had some comments on the detail of the appraisal document, though it was recognised that it was impossible for everyone to agree on all of the detail. However it is hoped that people will raise some of these points directly with Sue Adam and the Peak Park Authority’s conservation team.

What we felt was important was the overall characterisation of the village. It is important that we conserve the village as a mixed living working community and not just a set of buildings. A letter to the Authority will be prepared from the group looking at the following:

• The village as a living community
• The amenities in the village (School, Memorial Hall, Sports facilities*, etc)
• That we have a broad mix of residents
• That we are not just a dormitory
• Quantifying the level of second homes and holiday lets
• Recognising the value of the twentieth century buildings and contemporary design
• Discussion of the Conservation Area boundaries
• The range of different types of stone walls in buildings
• The orientation of buildings
• The green and open spaces
• Signs & road furniture
• Some additional features (wells, stiles, etc not mention in the consultation document)
• The village recycling point

Anyone wanting to be involved in the Environment Group contact Patti Beasley (tel. 206) or Peter Trewhitt (tel. 287).

* Did you know that Parwich Tennis Club is the current (2007) ‘Derbyshire Tennis Club of the Year’?