A Cambridge street has been given extra protections from developments in recognition of its history and “special character”. Howes Place has been made a conservation area by Cambridge City Council. This means that the street’s “architectural merit and historical development” should be protected and considered when developments are proposed. Conservation area status for Howes Place was originally considered in 2009, but the proposal was recently revived by the area’s ward councillors and residents. A council report acknowledged the street did have the “special and unique” characteristics to war…
