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How this part of the Local Plan Options Document works
These Development Management policy option pages contain the following sections:
Policy background
- Relevant national policy or regulations
- National or regional trends
- Local situation and needs/li>
- How we have dealt with this issue in the past
- The thinking behind the policy
Policy options for the new Local Plan
We may suggest a variety of approaches:
- Keeping existing policy as it is
- Making small changes
- Replacing the policy with something that is substantially different
- Identifying factors or events which may affect this policy in the future
Policy option analysis
- A list of the advantages and disadvantages that we have identified for each of the policy options we are presenting.
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9.353 The NPPF Section 16 – Conserving and Enhancing the Historic Environment (para 196) sets out the context for local policy as outlined in the section of this document above.
9.354 The NPPF further highlights key considerations regarding proposals affecting heritage assets (Paragraphs 200-204), and consideration to potential impacts (Paragraphs 205-214).
9.355 Policy HE1 aims to manage the historic environment in the most efficient and effective way, and to sustain its overall value to society. The policy also seeks to ensure the proper assessment and understanding of the significance of a heritage asset and the contribution of its setting in the development process.
9.356 The detailed background and evidence relating to the following options is set out in the Heritage and design Topic Paper.
9.357 The policy remains fit for purpose. Policy HE1 is, in the main, a robust policy. Consultation with Historic England indicates the policy is reasonable, appropriate and consistent with national policy. However, adjustments are suggested to improve its clarity, consistency with national policy and guidance, and effectiveness. Specific changes are proposed as follows:
- Adding a reference to the World Heritage Site setting, and ensuring consistency when referencing the World Heritage Site
- Reference required for Locally Listed Heritage Assets
- Consideration regarding the evolving nature of energy efficiency in listed buildings or on Heritage Assets (Heritage assets are wide ranging and include designated and undesignated buildings), and how to facilitate energy efficiency within these buildings
- Consideration to the natural environment veteran and ancient trees/ woodlands
Option A
Retain policy HE1 with amendments as outlined above.
Advantages of Option A
- Adopted policy is well used by Development Management Officers.
- Amendments outlined above will improve its clarity, consistency with national policy and guidance, and effectiveness.
Disadvantages of Option A
None identified.