Knowsley Replacement Unitary Development Plan - Knowsley Council

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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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”
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KNOWSLEY REPLACEMENT UNITARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: Adopted June 2006
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