Object
Publication Draft
Representation ID: 66126
Received: 27/06/2014
Respondent: Methodist Homes
Agent: Tetlow King Planning
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
The wording of Policy HE2 states that there is a presumption in favour of retaining
any unlisted building within a conservation unless any replacement building can demonstrate that it will preserve and enhance the conservation area. It further states that the demolition of unlisted buildings will only be granted where any replacement will preserve and enhance the Conservation Area. It finally states that any new development within a Conservation Area shall make a positive
contribution to the local character and distinctiveness.
These requirements conflict with the national guidance on the basis that the tests are greater than those set out within national planning guidance. It is on this basis that we consider the present wording of the draft policy is unsound in that it is not consistent with national policy.
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