Welcome
Southend has a rich
heritage
represented in its 14
conservation areas
of which Milton is one. Although our history goes back to the earliest days of settlement in Southend,
Milton
is significant because it demonstrates the transition in
residential architectural styles and materials at the start of Southend’s development boom
(1880 and 1910) with many fine examples
of mid to late Victorian through to Edwardian architecture.
In 1986 plans to demolish 5 houses in
Park Road to build 79 flats were opposed by residents who, supported by the Civic Trust,
lobbied the Council to protect the local
heritage. The Milton Conservation Area was created in 1987 comprising
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Avenue Road (all
except 81-93 odd, 66-68 even)
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Avenue Terrace (all)
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Park Road (all)
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Park Terrace (all)
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Park Crescent (all)
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St. Vincent's Road
(all)
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Albert Mews (all)
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Milton Road (Avenue
Baptist Church, Milton Gardens, Albert House, Glendaural)
The action group formed the Society, affiliated to the
Civic Trust, and recruited a membership. Today, we have a long record of work to support the
conservation area ranging from commenting on planning applications, helping
to resolve breaches of planning control, to
encouraging good design and improving the street scene with planters - thanks
also to our
sponsors' generosity.
The Milton Conservation Society aims to
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keep
you informed about issues
affecting the environment and quality of life in Milton -
We
distribute a newsletter several times a year to members
and update all residents on key developments annually when you
are invited to join us at our AGM.
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preserve our
past and shape the future by protecting Milton from harmful
development The Society is consulted on all
planning applications in Milton as well as larger initiatives in the Town.
We also encourage you to comment on proposed developments in
your own right - you
can see what plans have been submitted each week
online.
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promote standards
of planning and design by recognising
improvements with conservation awards.
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raise awareness of
the areas history and heritage through our website and
newsletters.
We also have good links with our
local councillors who actively support the aims of the society.
Conservation Area status gives us the opportunity to
protect our heritage and enjoy property
values which are often higher than those outside because of the additional
care, thought and resources given to the area. However, the
council can only do so much, conservation needs the support of residents.
You can help by
becoming a member.
