Support
Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020
Representation ID: 13841
Received: 14/12/2020
Respondent: Kler Group - Gentleshaw Lane
Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd
Support the Council’s recognition as to the importance of the historic environment.
However, Criteria 3 sets out a development management policy which refers to a recognised process of assessment, involvement, evaluation and design. It is not clear however what this recognised process is. The policy is imprecise as a result, and requires greater clarity.
The NPPF sets out a clear policy framework for dealing with heritage assets at paragraphs 195, 196 and 197. This hierarchical approach is more precise than the provisions of Policy P16 and provides for more clarity in a development management context.
Criteria 3 to Policy P16 should be replaced with the provisions of paragraphs 195, 196 and 197 of the NPPF; alternatively, a simple cross-reference within the policy to the provisions of the NPPF could also be appropriate.
See attached documents