Decision details

      i.        the principle of a local list to sit alongside the preparation of the

Bracknell Forest Local Plan (BFLP) is approved. The local list will be a material consideration in the assessment of planning applications

     ii.        in principle, the first nominations for inclusion on the local list, as set

out in Appendix A of the Director of Place, Planning and Regeneration’s report, subject to the nominating bodies and individual property occupiers being notified is agreed.

    iii.        following the notification of the individual property owners (as set

out in section 7 of the Director of Place, Planning and Regeneration’s report), the final decision in respect of the first buildings and structures to be included on the local list is referred to a later meeting of the Executive for approval is agreed.

   iv.        future additions to the local list be confirmed by the Executive

Member for Planning and Transport in consultation with the Director of Place, Planning and Regeneration.

The Council is required to have up to date evidence about the historic environment as part of the evidence base of the new local plan. This includes the identification of the Borough’s heritage assets, whether designated (statutorily Listed) or non – designated and the contribution they make to the historic environment. The inclusion of a building or structure on a local list will be a material consideration in decision making.

Not to identify local historic buildings of merit, but to rely upon the provisions of the

Planning Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas Act 1990 to protect buildings under threat of demolition or alteration through the issue of a Building Preservation Notice (BPN). However, the NPPF makes it clear that ‘Plans should set out a positive strategythe conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment’ 2 which is supported by the National Planning Guidance (NPPG) and by Historic England.

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