Publication Draft

Object

Representation ID: 67225

Received: 27/06/2014

Respondent: Bloor Homes Midlands

Agent: Marrons Planning

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

The policy approach to conserving and enhancing the historic environment is not in accordance with the NPPF.
The Framework recognises that the heritage assets are an irreplaceable resource only permitting substantial harm where this is outweighed by substantial public benefit. Where harm is less than substantial then it should be weighed against public benefit. There is no reference to allowing harm/detrimental impacts where there is possible mitigation.
The more relaxed policy approach of the LP is not appropriate, particularly given the importance of the historic environment to Warwick.