No

Representation ID: 261

Received: 12/01/2017

Respondent: Historic England- West Midlands Region

Strategic objectives fail to fully reflect that local plans must be prepared with the objective of contributing to the achievement of sustainable development. Strategic decisions should be made having regard to the great weight that needs to be applied to the protection and enhancement of the historic environment.
The limited number of 'Guiding Principles Generally in Support' fail to reflect this.
Pursuing sustainable development involves seeking positive improvements in the quality of the built, natural and historic environment.
The conservation of heritage assets should be seen as a positive place shaping principle/objective reflected in the plan to deliver sustainable development.