The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 states that Planning Authorities must pay special attention to the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance of a conservation area. As a more considered approach is needed when determining development proposals in conservation areas, an appraisal can support this and the draft Tarbert Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan therefore seeks to:
- Define the special interest of Tarbert Conservation Area and identify the issues which threaten its special qualities.
- Provide guidelines to prevent harm and identify opportunities for enhancement.
- Provide property owners with a valuable tool with which to inform their development requirements.
- Provide Argyll and Bute Council with a valuable tool with which to inform its planning practice and policies for the area.
Once finalised, the document will be used as a material consideration in determining planning applications and will be used in conjunction with local and national policies relating to development within conservation areas.
Drop in event
Between 10am and 6pm on Wednesday 14th January 2026
At Templar Arts and Leisure Centre, Harbour St, Tarbert, PA29 6UD
View copies
Hard copies of the document are available to view at:
- Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RD
- Tarbert Library, Harbour St, Tarbert, PA29 6UD
From 5th January to 16th February
Submit your views
Your views are welcome:
- Online - by completing the online questionnaire
- By email - by downloading the questionnaire (Microsoft Word) and emailing it to: Lorna.Pearce@argyll-bute.gov.uk
- By post: by downloading the questionnaire and sending it to:
Projects and Regeneration, Argyll and Bute Council, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, PA31 8RD
