Modification Reference

Policy / Paragraph number

Main Modification

Reason for change

MM/143

Policy HE03

Policy HE03 - Local Heritage Assets

The Council supports the retention of local heritage assets, including listed buildings, structures, features and gardens of local interest. Local heritage assets will be identified in a local list as part of the Heritage Strategy.

Proposals that affect non-designated heritage assets, will be assessed by reference toon the scale of harm, both direct and indirect, or loss to, and the significance of the heritage assetin accordance with the criteria in the National Planning Policy Framework.

Proposals will only be permitted where they retain the significance, appearance, local distinctiveness, character or setting of a local heritage asset.

For effectiveness and consistency with national planning policy.

Modification Reference

Policy / Paragraph number

Main Modification

Reason for change

MM/144

Policy HE04

Policy HE04 - Historic Parks and Gardens

Planning permission will not be granted for any development that will adversely affect the visual, historical or horticultural character of an historic park or garden or its setting, whether or not it is included on the statutory register.

Proposals that affect historic parks and gardens will be assessed by reference to the scale of harm, both direct and indirect, or loss to and the significance of the park or garden.

For effectiveness and consistency with national planning policy.