Support

Solihull Local Plan (Draft Submission) 2020

Representation ID: 13841

Received: 14/12/2020

Respondent: Kler Group - Gentleshaw Lane

Agent: Cerda Planning Ltd

Representation Summary:

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.

Change suggested by respondent:

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.

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