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DEVELOPMENT QUALITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT QUALITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT Conservation Areas in Knowsley • Knowsley Village • Prescot Town Centre • Roby • Tarbock Village • Tarbock Green • Town End, Cronton • Halewood Village • North Park Road, Kirkby • South Park Road, Kirkby • Old Hall Lane, Kirkby • Ingoe Lane, Kirkby • Ribblers Lane, Kirkby • St Michaels, Huyton • Huyton Church/Victoria Road, Huyton • The Orchard, Huyton 11.33 The designation of an area as a Conservation Area means that important historic buildings are protected from unauthorised demolition and that special care will be taken to ensure that new development fits in with the character of the area. Conservation Areas are not, however, intended to prevent change or development but to ensure that where change does take place, it preserves or enhances the essential character of the area. NEW DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING CONSERVATION AREAS 11.34 All new development (including alterations to existing buildings as well as new buildings) either within or near to Conservation Areas should preserve or enhance both the appearance and the more general character of the area, according to guidelines identified in the policy. Even if there have been previous unsympathetic developments within a Conservation Area, the presence of these will not justify further works which would be detrimental to the area. 11.35 The Council is preparing detailed character appraisals for each Conservation Area (see glossary), which will explain why each area has been designated and describe its important buildings and special features. The appraisals will be used to help determine the effect of proposed developments on the character or appearance of each Conservation Area. 11.36 Some Conservation Areas include gap sites or buildings that make no positive contribution to, or detract from, the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. The Council will seek to secure the redevelopment of these sites with new buildings of high quality design which is appropriate to their historic surroundings. PROCEDURES 11.37 A Design Statement should accompany development proposals to show how they will affect the character or appearance of the area. The Council will require detailed plans and drawings to be submitted with planning applications, showing the siting, design, scale, materials and means of access to the development, and its relationship to its surroundings. For this reason, applications for development in Conservation Areas should not be submitted in outline. 11.38 The Council may impose conditions on the granting of permission for any new development within Conservation Areas to ensure that the quality of a new development is not spoilt by inappropriate subsequent minor additions or alterations to the building. The Council has also issued Article 4 Directions (see glossary) covering some Conservation Areas, the effect of which is that planning permission is needed even for small-scale alterations (such as changes to windows) which would not otherwise need permission. POLICY LINKS Policy DQ1 “Design Quality in New Development” Policy DQ6 “Demolition of Buildings and Structures in Conservation Areas” Policy ENV9 “Protection of Habitats and Designated Sites” Policy ENV10 “Protection of Species” POLICY DQ6: DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN CONSERVATION AREAS 1. Proposals involving the demolition of an unlisted building or structure in a Conservation Area will be permitted where the building or structure makes no existing or potential future positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. 2. Proposals for the demolition of buildings which make a positive contribution to the character of the area will be judged against the same criteria as proposals for the demolition of a Listed Building. 3. In some instances demolition of a historically important building may be permitted because a proposal for the subsequent re-development of the site has been submitted which is of exceptional quality. In such cases a condition will be imposed to ensure that a contract for the redevelopment works is let, before the existing building or structure is demolished. EXPLANATION DQ6 11.39 With some limited exceptions, the demolition of unlisted buildings and structures within Conservation Areas requires Conservation Area Consent. The general presumption is always in favour of the preservation (rather than demolition) of buildings or structures that make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. 11.40 Even where the building to be demolished makes little or no contribution to the character of an area, the applicant will still need to provide full information about what is proposed for the site after demolition. Consent for the demolition works will not be given without acceptable plans having been submitted for the redevelopment of the site, and will normally be subject to a condition which will ensure that demolition does not take place until a contract for the redevelopment works has been let. This is to ensure that unsightly gaps and dereliction are not created where demolition takes place. POLICY LINKS Policy DQ5 “Development in Conservation Areas” Policy DQ7 “Listed Buildings” DQ7: LISTED BUILDINGS 1. Listed Building Consent for the total or substantial demolition of a Listed Building will not be granted unless the Council is satisfied that every possible effort has been made to repair and secure the future of the building and to continue the present use or find a suitable alternative use. 2. The Council will not grant consent for extensions, external or internal alterations, or the change of use of, or any other works to a Listed Building that would adversely affect its architectural or historic character. 3. Development affecting the setting of a Listed Building will only be permitted if the proposal would preserve the setting and important views of the building. 4. Proposals affecting buildings and structures within the curtilage of any Listed Building will be subject to the same considerations as those affecting the principal building. 132 KNOWSLEY REPLACEMENT UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Adopted June 2006 KNOWSLEY REPLACEMENT UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Adopted June 2006 133
DEVELOPMENT QUALITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT QUALITY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 5. The Council will take positive action to secure the retention, repair, maintenance and continued use of Listed Buildings and will use all necessary available powers to secure their adequate maintenance and repair. EXPLANATION DQ7 WHAT IS A LISTED BUILDING? 11.41 Buildings which are of special architectural or historic interest are included in a statutory list published by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport. Listed Buildings are vitally important to the cultural heritage of Knowsley and, once lost, cannot be replaced. Inclusion in the list means that consent is required for the demolition of a building or for any works of alteration or extension, either internal or external which would affect its special interest. It is a criminal offence to carry out works to a Listed Building without consent from the Council. DEMOLITION OF LISTED BUILDINGS 11.42 Every effort should be made to preserve Listed Buildings, if necessary by providing temporary support or shelter, before demolition is considered. If an owner does consider, as a last resort, that demolition is unavoidable, they must apply for Listed Building Consent for the works, and submit a full justification against the following criteria: • The importance of the building, its intrinsic architectural and historic interest and its contribution to the local scene; • The condition of the building and the cost of repairing and maintaining it in relation to its importance; • The adequacy of efforts made to retain the building in use; and • The merits of alternative proposals for the site. 11.43 In the unusual circumstance that consent is granted for demolition, conditions may be imposed to ensure the recording of the building and to ensure a contract has been let for the full implementation of any redevelopment proposals submitted in support of the application for demolition. EXTENSIONS, ALTERATIONS, OR CHANGE OF USE AFFECTING LISTED BUILDINGS 11.44 The best way of securing the future of Listed Buildings is to keep them in active use. This will often necessitate some degree of adaptation. Judging the best use requires balancing the economic viability of possible uses against the effect that any physical changes would have on the special architectural or historic interest of the building. 11.45 It is essential that all works which affect a Listed Building are of a form, scale, and detailing which would preserve the character of the building. Internal layouts, floor plans and original features should be retained where they are important to this character. Applications affecting Listed Buildings (either for building works or change of use) should include full details of any physical changes that are necessary, including design (both internal and external), materials and proposed landscaping. 11.46 Alterations to historic buildings should meet the needs of disabled people, although care will need to be taken to ensure that necessary alterations do not detract from the character or special interest of the Listed Building. DEVELOPMENT AFFECTING THE SETTING OF LISTED BUILDINGS 11.47 New buildings within the curtilage of, or close to, a Listed Building, should preserve the setting and views of the building having regard to factors such as the scale, massing, height, and roofscape of the Listed Building, and visual impact on its grounds, gardens and landscaping. ENFORCEMENT POWERS AVAILABLE TO SECURE THE REPAIR OF LISTED BUILDINGS 11.48 The Council has powers to require owners to carry out urgent works to preserve Listed Buildings, and to execute such works itself if necessary and charge the owner. These powers will be used if necessary. The Council also has powers to compulsorily purchase buildings from owners to secure their longer-term repair. POLICY LINKS Policy ENV9 “Protection of Habitats and Designated Sites” Policy ENV10 “Protection of Species” POLICY DQ8: HISTORIC PARKS AND GARDENS The character and setting of Historic Parks and Gardens in Knowsley will be protected and enhanced by: a) Resisting the unnecessary removal of features such as walls and planting which are an integral part of their character and setting; and b) Ensuring that new development proposals would not adversely affect their character and setting. EXPLANATION DQ8 11.49 English Heritage has compiled a register of parks and gardens which are of special historic interest. In Knowsley, the following parks (which are shown on the Proposals Map) are included on the register: • Knowsley Hall and Estate • Part of Croxteth Park. 11.50 All development within, or close to these areas should be carefully designed and sited so as to avoid harming the special character of these parks. Any planning applications for development which may affect the parks should be accompanied by a design statement to show how the development takes into account the features, views, layout and structure of the park and gardens. Materials used for the construction of any buildings, structures or enclosures must be carefully chosen to preserve the quality and character of the Historic Parks and Gardens. POLICY LINKS Policy G3 “Landscape Character and Amenities of the Green Belt” Policy DQ1 “Design Quality in New Development” Policy DQ5 “Development in Conservation Areas” 134 KNOWSLEY REPLACEMENT UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Adopted June 2006 KNOWSLEY REPLACEMENT UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Adopted June 2006 135
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CONTENTS Contents SECTION A: INTROD
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INTRODUCING THE PLAN CHAPTER 1 Intr
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INTRODUCING THE PLAN KEY ISSUES AND
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VISION AND OBJECTIVES CHAPTER 3 Vis
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VISION AND OBJECTIVES VISION AND OB
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CORE POLICIES CORE POLICIES POLICY
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