HC Deb 14 July 1976 vol 915 c203W
61. Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the criteria employed by the Historic Buildings Council for England to determine whether or not a conservation area is outstanding.

Mr. Shore

Each area is considered on its merits; the quality of the buildings, type of street pattern and the overall townscape and cohesion of the component parts are the criteria used to assess the area's architectural and historical quality.