A scheme to designate Oakdale village as a conservation area has begun public consultation.
Residents are being asked for their views on the proposal by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Cllr Allan Pritchard, deputy leader of the council and local ward member for Oakdale said: “Oakdale village has long since been recognised as an area of special architectural and historic interest.
“I know that many of Oakdale’s residents are supportive in our quest to preserve the village’s character and appearance, and I would encourage as many people as possible to have their say on these exciting proposals.”
The area earmarked for conservation covers the village centre and includes Central Avenue, Aberconway Place, Beech Grove, Penrhiw Terrace, Penrhiw Avenue, Ashville and Syr Dafydd Avenue.
As well as Grade II listed buildings, such as Oakdale Hospital and Oakdale public house, the village has several prominent unlisted buildings of local interest within the area, including the former Rhiw Syr Dafydd School, Oakdale Presbyterian Church and Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen School.
The modern houses, built between 1906 and 1913, in Oakdale were unusual in that they were fitted with bathrooms and a front and back garden.
The deadline for submitting views on the proposal is Friday February 18.
To have the opportunity to give your views call 01495 235 235 or email planning@caerphilly.gov.uk
it's all very well slapping preservation orders on places of historic interest from a point of view of tourism and beauty but really haven't we already got a Model Village of Oakdale in St. Fagans for that purpose. Some of these orders just restrict the purpose for which the village was built to enrich the lives of a working class community. Any alterations I've noticed when walking around the village have been for the enhancement of the houses which look fabulous when they've been painted from the grey white shade to cream and had extensions and alterations. Those old fashioned colours some estates have been forced to have on the houses nock ££££ off their value and sometimes make them hard to sell. We'd benefit more from a village shop paint over.Modernising buildings usually makes then greener and more comfortable for the owners.