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Representation ID: 22623

Received: 16/03/2020

Respondent: Historic England

Whilst there are no designated heritage assets within the site boundary, the grade l listed Church of St Peter, lies to the north of the site. The grade II listed Manor house and East Barn also lie to the north whilst the grade II listed thatched cottage lies to the south east of the site. Any development of the site has the potential to impact upon the setting of these listed buildings.
We note that the policy and supporting text refer to the church and a possible linear parkland is mentioned in the supporting text. However, no mention is made of other heritage assets.
This is a sensitive site in terms of the potential impact upon these multiple heritage assets, some of which are highly graded. We therefore have some concerns about the allocation of this site.
We suggest that a more detailed Heritage Impact Assessment be undertaken to assess the impact of the proposed development upon the significance of these heritage assets, to establish the suitability or otherwise of the site and to establish appropriate mitigation and enhancement should the site be found suitable. If the site is found suitable, the findings of the HIA should then inform the policy wording.
It might also be helpful to illustrate proposed mitigation in the form of a concept diagram for the site e.g. showing where open space and landscaping would be located.

Suggested Change:
We suggest that a more detailed Heritage Impact Assessment be undertaken to assess the impact of the proposed development upon the significance of these heritage assets, to establish the suitability or otherwise of the site and to establish appropriate mitigation and enhancement should the site be found suitable. If the site is found suitable, the findings of the HIA should then inform the policy wording.
It might also be helpful to illustrate proposed mitigation in the form of a concept diagram for the site e.g. showing where open space and landscaping would be located.