Site Allocations and Policies (Incorporating IP-One Area Action Plan) Development Plan Document (DPD) Main Modifications

Support

Representation ID: 26717

Received: 17/09/2021

Respondent: Historic England

Welcome the inclusion of the changes agreed through our SoCG (I30.1). We particularly welcome the various revised policy wording and supporting text set out in Chapter 5 (Site Allocations and Policies) in relation to the historic environment within the IP-One Action Area. These modifications stipulate the approach to be followed with reference to both designated and non-designated heritage assets, making explicit where archaeological investigations and/or Heritage Impact Assessments will be required as part of the supporting evidence at the masterplanning/planning application stage. They also determine that the types and extent of archaeological remains will be a significant factor in informing the design, layout and construction methods of proposals. Historic England is satisfied that this additional work required can be undertaken prior to the determination of any planning application for these sites and will provide further feedback at the masterplanning and planning application stages of the development process. Also pleased to see the various references throughout the documents to the Council’s substantial historic environment evidence-base, and SPDs. Overall Historic England is content that the modifications will ensure that adequate protection is given to the historic environment in and around the IP-One Area and are consistent with national policy.