The human version (we wrote this, not the council)
This policy covers conservation areas, locally listed historic assets and archaeology. There is a presumption in favour of keeping unlisted buildings that contribute positively to a conservation area, and total demolition is only allowed where a well-designed replacement would preserve or enhance the area. Changes to locally listed assets should use traditional materials and detailing. Development causing substantial harm to Scheduled Monuments or nationally important archaeological remains will be refused except in wholly exceptional circumstances, and archaeological remains must be evaluated before applications are decided.
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Policy BN.10
Conservation Areas, Locally Listed Historic Assets and Archaeology
A. Conservation Areas
There will be a presumption in favour of the retention of unlisted buildings that make a
positive contribution to the character and appearance of a Conservation Area.
Consent for total demolition of unlisted buildings will only be granted where the
detailed design of the replacement can demonstrate that it will preserve or enhance
the character or appearance of the conservation area, unless any harm is outweighed
by public benefits.
The Local Planning Authority may use, as appropriate, any powers available to it to
support the restoration, reuse or improvement of assets, features and buildings that
make a negative contribution to conservation areas
B. Locally Listed Historic Assets
Development that would lead to the demolition or loss of significance of a locally
listed historic asset will be assessed in relation to the scale of harm or loss and the
significance of the asset. Change to locally listed historic assets should be carried
out using traditional detailing and using traditional materials.
C. Archaeology
Development will not be permitted that results in substantial harm to Scheduled
Monuments or other archaeological remains of national importance, and their
settings unless in wholly exceptional circumstances.
There will be a presumption in favour of the preservation of locally and regionally
important sites, except where the applicant can demonstrate that the benefits of
development will outweigh the harm to archaeological remains.
The Council will require that any remains of archaeological value are properly
evaluated prior to the determination of the planning application.
Where planning permission is granted for development which will have an adverse
effect on archaeological remains, the Council will require that an agreed programme
of archaeological investigation and recording precedes development.