Decision details
Adoption of a Local List of Buildings and Structures of Local and Architectural Interest
Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to:
• Inform the Executive of the potential to adopt a list of
buildings and structures considered to have local architectural or
historic interest; to explain the status of a locally listed
building and why a local list is important for the conservation
strategy of the Borough.
• To seek Executive approval for the adoption of a local list
which will be a material consideration in the assessment of
development proposals as part of the Council’s planning
policy framework;
• To agree, in principle, the first nominations for inclusion
on the local list subject to the nominating bodies and individual
property occupiers being notified;
• To agree the process and procedures for making additions to
the local list.
Decision:
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.
Reasons for the decision:
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.
Alternative options considered:
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.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: Both the Heritage consultancy costs incurred to develop the initial list and the costs of Officer time to maintain the list are contained within existing budget. There are no other financial implications arising from the report.
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to Director of Place Planning and Regeneration
Other reasons / organisations consulted
National, Berkshire and Bracknell Forest
amenity bodies and Parish Councils were invited to nominate
buildings and structures for inclusion on a new local list. The
nominations have been reviewed by the Heritage Consultant who is
engaged by the Council to provide advice on heritage
matters.
Consultees
National, Berkshire and Bracknell Forest
amenity bodies and Parish Councils
Contact: Hilary Coplestone Email: hilary.coplestone@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351185.
Report author: Hilary Coplestone
Publication date: 12/02/2019
Date of decision: 12/02/2019
Decided at meeting: 12/02/2019 - Executive
Effective from: 20/02/2019
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