Support

Royal Leamington Spa Neighbourhood Development Plan

Representation ID: 71569

Received: 10/02/2020

Respondent: Canal & River Trust

Representation Summary:

The canal network through Warwick District has recently been designated as a conservation area, affording an additional layer of protection to the canal through the Plan area as a heritage asset. Criteria f), n) and o) all specifically reference the importance of planning applications considering the canal and how its character and setting could be affected by new development proposals and we support the inclusion of these criteria which should help to reinforce the protection currently provided through the policies of the adopted Warwick District Local Plan and through the conservation area status of the canal.

Full text:

The canal network through Warwick District has recently been designated as a conservation area, affording an additional layer of protection to the canal through the Plan area as a heritage asset. Criteria f), n) and o) all specifically reference the importance of planning applications considering the canal and how its character and setting could be affected by new development proposals and we support the inclusion of these criteria which should help to reinforce the protection currently provided through the policies of the adopted Warwick District Local Plan and through the conservation area status of the canal.