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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
Figure 14: Existing land uses
Representation ID: 31067
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Figure 14 - We would suggest that the orange garages are added to the legend.
Figure 14 - We would suggest that the orange garages are added to the legend.
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
Figure 16: Existing building heights
Representation ID: 31068
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Figure 16 Why is the library shown as four storey when, according to paragraph 2.2.20 and also the photograph at figure 6, it should be shown as tall single storey?
Figure 16 Why is the library shown as 'four storey' when, according to paragraph 2.2.20 and also the photograph at figure 6, it should be shown as 'tall single storey'?
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
2.2.22 - Heritage assets - Conservation Area
Representation ID: 31069
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Paragraph 2.2.22 - 29 We welcome the detailed identification of historic assets including the Mill Road Conservation Area, Listed Buildings, and Buildings of Local Interest. However, no mention is made of archaeology/potential archaeology. We would refer you to the County HER for further information in the regard and suggest that an archaeological desk based study and possible site investigation may be required.
Paragraphs 2.2.22 - 2.2.29 We welcome the detailed identification of historic assets including the Mill Road Conservation Area, Listed Buildings, and Buildings of Local Interest. However, no mention is made of archaeology/potential archaeology. We would refer you to the County HER for further information in this regard and suggest that an archaeological desk based study and possible site investigation may be required.
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
2.2.31
Representation ID: 31070
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Paragraph 2.2.31 Please clarify if the 'negative buildings' were identified by the Council (as stated in paragraph 2.2.31) or by the consultant team (as stated in the legend for figure 20 on page 26).
Paragraph 2.2.31 Please clarify if the 'negative buildings' were identified by the Council (as stated in paragraph 2.2.31) or by the consultant team (as stated in the legend for figure 20 on page 26).
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
3.2.3 Design
Representation ID: 31071
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Paragraph 3.2.3 Historic England welcomes the proposed retention of the Listed former Free Library building, the language school and the gatehouse building to the south of the site. The NPPF makes it clear that the Government attaches 'great weight' to the conservation of designated heritage assets (paragraph 132). Any proposals for the site should consider the setting of the listed building and seek and preserve and enhance this. The NPPF confirms that the significance of heritage assets derives not only from a heritage asset's physical presence, but also from its setting (paragraph 132).
Paragraph 3.2.3 Historic England welcomes the proposed retention of the Listed former Free Library building, the language school and the gatehouse building to the south of the site. The NPPF makes it clear that the Government attaches 'great weight' to the conservation of designated heritage assets (paragraph 132). Any proposals for the site should consider the setting of the listed building and seek and preserve and enhance this. The NPPF confirms that the significance of heritage assets derives not only from a heritage asset's physical presence, but also from its setting (paragraph 132).
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
4.6.5
Representation ID: 31072
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Paragraph 4.6.5 We welcome proposals for the refurbishment of existing coach houses in line with our principles of constructive conservation. Opportunities should be sought to re-use existing buildings wherever possible. Historic places are part of our evolving cultural heritage and they reflect the nature and history of the communities that created them. They add distinctiveness, meaning and quality to the places in which we live, providing a sense of continuity and a source of identity. Accommodating change in an appropriate manner will help to secure the future of such assets.
Paragraph 4.6.5 We welcome proposals for the refurbishment of existing coach houses in line with our principles of constructive conservation. Opportunities should be sought to re-use existing buildings wherever possible. Historic places are part of our evolving cultural heritage and they reflect the nature and history of the communities that created them. They add distinctiveness, meaning and quality to the places in which we live, providing a sense of continuity and a source of identity. Accommodating change in an appropriate manner will help to secure the future of such assets.
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
4.6.7
Representation ID: 31073
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Paragraph 4.6.7 In the final sentence, should this read 'Taller buildings' or 'A taller building'? With respect to tall buildings, we refer you to our HE Advice Note 4 - tall buildings: https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/tall-buildings-advice-note-4/ . Whilst four storeys may not be regarded as particularly tall, it is taller than the mainly two-storey neighbourhood. Any development would need to give due consideration to the draft Local Plan (Proposed Modifications) which sets out criterion against which tall buildings are assessed. However, we await more detailed proposals to assess and draw firm conclusions in this respect.
Paragraph 4.6.7 In the final sentence, should this read 'Taller buildings' or 'A taller building'? With respect to tall buildings, we refer you to our HE Advice Note 4 - tall buildings: https://historicengland.org.uk/images-books/publications/tall-buildings-advice-note-4/ . Whilst four storeys may not be regarded as particularly tall, it is taller than the mainly two-storey neighbourhood. Any development would need to give due consideration to the draft Local Plan (Proposed Modifications) which sets out criterion against which tall buildings are assessed. However, we await more detailed proposals to assess and draw firm conclusions in this respect.
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
4.6.9 Heritage
Representation ID: 31074
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Paragraph 4.6.9 Historic England welcomes the requirement for a careful consideration of heritage assets in support of any planning application. Any assessment will need to give consideration to local context and key views. We note that the Council/consultants consider that 4 storeys may be appropriate along the eastern boundary of the site. Any development would need to give due consideration to the draft Local Plan (Proposed Modifications) which sets out criterion against which tall buildings are assessed. Historic England awaits more detailed proposals to assess and draw firm conclusions in this respect.
Paragraph 4.6.9 Historic England welcomes the requirement for a careful consideration of heritage assets in support of any planning application. Any assessment will need to give consideration to local context and key views. We note that the Council/consultants consider that 4 storeys may be appropriate along the eastern boundary of the site. Any development would need to give due consideration to the draft Local Plan (Proposed Modifications) which sets out criterion against which tall buildings are assessed. Historic England awaits more detailed proposals to assess and draw firm conclusions in this respect.
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
4.7.2
Representation ID: 31075
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Support - Paragraph 4.7.2 We welcome the approach that streets and blocks should respond to the surrounding context as described in the Conservation Area Appraisal. However, we would suggest an amendment to the wording from 'existing' to 'proposed' for the sentence to make sense. We agree that a dominant north south street pattern, reflecting the surrounding context, would appear to be appropriate in this location.
Support - Paragraph 4.7.2 We welcome the approach that streets and blocks should respond to the surrounding context as described in the Conservation Area Appraisal. However, we would suggest an amendment to the wording from 'existing' to 'proposed' for the sentence to make sense. We agree that a dominant north south street pattern, reflecting the surrounding context, would appear to be appropriate in this location.
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Mill Road Depot Draft Planning and Development Brief SPD
4.7.5 Indictative street typologies
Representation ID: 31076
Received: 19/07/2016
Respondent: Historic England
Paragraph 4.7.3 and paragraph 4.7.5 We welcome the statement that buildings should be orientated to overlook streets and public spaces with layouts following best practice guidance such as Secure by Design. Has consideration been given to the possibility of routing the Chisholm cycle trail through the main spine of the development as part of the Eagle Foundry Walk in order to ensure that it is adequately overlooked and secure? However, we recognise that this is more a matter for the County Council in their transport planning role.
Paragraph 4.7.3 and paragraph 4.7.5 We welcome the statement that buildings should be orientated to overlook streets and public spaces with layouts following best practice guidance such as Secure by Design. Has consideration been given to the possibility of routing the Chisholm cycle trail through the main spine of the development as part of the Eagle Foundry Walk in order to ensure that it is adequately overlooked and secure? However, we recognise that this is more a matter for the County Council in their transport planning role.
