Girvan residents given chance to shape town's future
dailyrecord.co.ukResidents in Girvan are being given the chance to shape the town's future as part of a Regeneration Project being run by South Ayrshire Council.The local authority is looking for public views on the town’s Conservation Area with a draft appraisal produced which identifies the key factors that make Girvan "historically and architecturally unique."As well as identifying the town’s key landmarks, the appraisal suggests measures which will help preserve them for future generations.
Planners will use the appraisal to assess how new developments in the town could impact on the character, appearance and setting of the Conservation Area.
The appraisal also recommends changes to the current boundaries within the Conservation Area, including extending further along Dalrymple Street and Henrietta Street.Councillor Martin Kilbride, Buildings, Housing and Environment Portfolio Holder for South Ayrshire Council, said: “This appraisal will help our ambition to transform the town's historic environment.
It offers clear guidance to anyone looking to invest in Girvan and will assist heritage activities, that provide opportunities, particularly for young people.”Councillor Alec Clark, Tourism, Culture and Rural Affairs Portfolio Holder, added: “We want to revive Girvan as a community-led tourism destination.
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