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2 Design and Heritage iv) bring together the design and management of a development from the outset and over its lifetime. 2.0.14 Ease of use and versatility are important features of an Inclusive Design. 'Ease of use' means that access to, and enjoyment of, an environment should require minimal strength, stress and effort and should be achievable in comfort; independently and/or with assistance delivered on the users’ terms. 'Versatility' suggests a lack of prescription in a design and, as a result, flexibility in use. Versatile solutions take into account diverse and evolving needs, whilst minimising the need for structural adaptation - an essential aspect of sustainability. 2.0.15 Logic, safety and legibility are essential aspects of an Inclusive Design because logical layouts and clear sight-lines enable spaces and places to be understood without recourse to excessive text based signage. They inspire a sense of security and promote confidence, minimising the need for active surveillance and/or personal support. 2.0.16 Where barriers are designed out, and flexibility built in, places become attractive and enjoyable for all to use. The provision of accessible, essential and appropriate services to support a development will also provide for, and enhance, independence and contribute to the cohesion and sustainability of the community. 2.0.17 The success of an Inclusive Design will often be affected as much by its management as by its physical form. Shortcomings in the latter frequently place unreasonable and unsustainable demands on the former, and vice versa. Implications for the management of spaces and places, particularly when considering diverse and changing needs, should be considered and resolved at the earliest design stages. 2.0.18 To assist designers and developers to achieve these aims the council has produced a series of SPDs, which explore different aspects of our environment (housing and landscape are two examples). Those documents describe objectives, and design considerations and then suggest ways in which the objectives can be achieved. Designers and developers are also directed to relevant national design guidance documents, including British Standards and other specific advice. These documents can be found on the council's website. Islington's Built Heritage 2.0.19 Islington's built heritage is a very important aspect of development management within the borough due to its extensive quantity and quality of historic buildings and spaces which contribute greatly to its character, economy and community pride. These are irreplaceable features which need careful protection and management. Islington currently has 40 designated conservation areas covering around 50% of the total local authority area. There are also around 4,500 statutorily listed buildings in the borough and even more locally listed buildings. 14 Islington Council Development Management Policies - Direction of Travel
2 Design and Heritage 2.0.20 Conservation areas, and statutorily and locally listed buildings, are referred to as heritage assets. Heritage assets are the valued components of the historic environment. A heritage asset can be a building, monument, site, place, area or landscape positively identified as having a degree of significance meriting consideration in planning decisions. They include designated heritage assets and assets identified by the local planning authority during the process of decision-making or through the plan-making process. Heritage asset holds meaning for society over and above its functional utility. It is this heritage significance that justifies a degree of protection in planning decisions. 2.0.21 The council will be undertaking a programme of conservation area appraisals and management plans for specific conservation areas. These documents will provide fine-grained guidance on what forms of development are likely to be acceptable in different conservation areas, including what energy efficiency and renewable energy measures will be most suitable for different properties. 2.0.22 The Bunhill and Clerkenwell Area Action Plan(AAP) identifies heritage assets in the south of Islington and provides specific policies for that area's unique heritage. Policy DM 4 Heritage A. The architectural heritage of Islington is one of the borough's key assets and the council will continue to ensure its protection and improvement. The sections below set out how each element of the historic environment will be conserved and enhanced through a set of stated principles for managing development and council actions. Only development which makes a positive contribution to Islington's heritage and supports these principles will be permitted. B. Conservation Areas: i) Developments are required to ensure the preservation or enhancement of the special character or appearance of Islington’s conservation areas and their settings; ii) There is a presumption in favour of the preservation of buildings and structures, both listed and unlisted, which make a positive contribution to the special character or appearance of conservation areas; iii) Spaces, street patterns, views, vistas, uses, trees and landscapes which contribute to the special character or appearance of a conservation area are required to be safeguarded; iv) The council will undertake a programme of conservation area appraisals and management plans and enhancement schemes to manage change. These documents will be Supplementary Planning Documents to guide development in those areas; v) Where up to date conservation area appraisals are not available, developers are required to submit character statements to demonstrate the impact of the development upon the character and appearance of the conservation area. Development Management Policies - Direction of Travel Islington Council 15
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