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We note the various proposed main modifications to Policy DM8 responding to the objections of Historic England and Suffolk County Council. Re-labelling Part (a) as 'designated and un-designated assets' and adding a third and fourth paragraph is helpful in terms of covering other heritage asset types and the issue of demolition. It provides the minimum required text to address our concerns, although in the new fourth paragraph, parks and gardens are 'registered', not 'scheduled'. Additional text on registered parks and gardens in the supporting paragraphs would be helpful. In paragraph 9.71, the Practice Guide to PPS5 has been withdrawn and replaced with Historic England Good Practice Advice Notes (see: www.historicengland.org.uk/advice/planning/planning-system/).

We welcome the modification to Part (b) in terms of point (i) which clarifies that a building/structure can be demolished if it does not make a positive contribution to the significance of the conservation area.