RESIDENTS of Lyme Regis have been asked for their opinions about changes to the conservation area bound ary being proposed by West Dorset District Council. The conservation area, desig nated in 1970, protects Lymes buildings, landscape and impor tant open spaces and trees. Although extended in 1993, it has not been reviewed since it was first established and the dis trict council is now seeking the views of residents about a num ber of changes to the areas boundary that it has suggested. The district councils proposals include: f Extending the conservation area to include a green area on the south east side of the Holmbush car park; f Creating a new Western gate way to the conservation area, to include the listed Coram Tower and nearby trees in the north west corner of the Holmbush car park; f Extending the area to include two gardens at the rear of the Nags Head and 33a Silver Street, which are historically associated with properties in Silver Street; f Extending the boundary to include a garden in Church Street, which is historically asso ciated with the property it backs on to. The suggested changes are part of a wider appraisal of the entire conservation area. In it, district council officers have examined the settlement pattern of the town, as well as the pattern and grain of development. It identifies areas of activity and building use and highlights landmark buildings and struc tures, including the Three Cups Hotel and the Red Lion. The report also highlights important open spaces and views, such as St Michaels church yard and Gun Cliff, and identifies important trees such as those above the east end of Monmouth beach and the Lepers Well garden. ffnTo see the draft appraisal of the conservation area and make comments about any of the sug gested boundary changes, go to Lyme Regis tourist information centre in Church Street, visit www.west-dorset-dc.gov.uk/lrcaa or call 01305 252388.