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Publication
Representation ID: 24530
Received: 18/03/2021
Respondent: Historic England
Legally compliant? Not specified
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Not specified
There is still no reference to Historic Landscape Characterisation in the Policy. We again suggest adding reference (policy and text) to HistoricLandscape Characterisation and Landscape Character Assessments.
Landscape character assessments, particularly those accommodating major developments, can be deficient in assessing the landscape value relating to scheduled monuments and their settings. The historic environment has an important role to play in understanding the
landscape. Many tracks, green lanes, field boundaries and settlement patterns are remnants of past use and provide evidence of how the landscape has evolved over time. The objective of protecting and enhancing the landscape and recognition of its links to cultural heritage
can help improve how the historic environment is experienced an enjoyed.
Add reference (policy and text) to Historic Landscape Characterisation and Landscape Character Assessments
Thank you for consulting Historic England on the Greater Norwich Local Plan Regulation 19 Draft including The Strategy and The Sites. As a statutory consultee, our role is to ensure that the conservation of the historic environment is fully integrated into planning policy and that any policy documents make provision for a positive strategy for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment.
Our comments below should be read with reference to our previous comments dated 1.2.17, 15.3.18, 4.12.1, 26.4.19 and 16.3.20. Please also see our detailed comments in the attached tables, Appendix A in relation to The Strategy and Appendix B regarding The Sites.
SUMMARY
The Greater Norwich Local Plan covers the Strategy and Site Allocations. While commenting on the plan as a whole, Historic England is particularly concerned, for its implications for Norwich itself. Norwich is one of England’s great historic cities, and its architectural and historic character, and the sense of place associated with that, make a profound and wholly beneficial contribution to the city’s well-being.
In line with paragraph 185 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) it is important that the Plan should set out a positive strategy for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment, including heritage assets most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats.