Mill Stream Conservation Area
Designated as a Conservation Area in 1990. The Mill Stream area is described as lying between the Bordyke to the west and Cannon Lane to the east and adjoins more modern development to the north. The buildings are located around, and within, the loop formed by Mill Crescent and Mill Lane. The age of the Sub-area is predominantly 19th century but it incorporates a group of earlier buildings which cluster around the historic Mill Pond and Mill Stream at the eastern edge of the area.
Key features are listed as;
Quiet mainly residential area set between two busy roads.
Cluster of listed buildings around medieval mill pond.
Intimate, historic character of Charlton Terrace.
Intact Victorian character of Mill Crescent.
The Mill Stream is an attractive natural feature with historical associations.
Tree screen to east and north.
