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Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draft6.63 PPG 15: Planning and the Historic Environment states that it is an objective of GovernmentPolicy to secure the preservation of historic buildings. It states that the destruction of historicbuildings is very seldom necessary for reasons of good planning, and is more often theresult of neglect, or of failure to make imaginative efforts to find new uses for such buildingsor to incorporate them into new development.6.64 Consent will not be given for the demolition of a listed building without clear andconvincing evidence that all reasonable efforts have been made to sustain existing uses orfind viable new uses. In addition the applicant should be able to show that preservation insome form of charitable or community ownership is not possible or suitable. Any proposedredevelopment must be able to prove that there would be substantial benefits for thecommunity which would decisively outweigh the loss resulting from demolition.6.65 The English Heritage (Architectural Investigation Section) must be notified of all proposals todemolish listed buildings, and allowed access to buildings which it wishes to record beforedemolition takes place. In addition, planning conditions may be used to secure suitableprogrammes of recording of features that would be destroyed.POLICY LE16 Change of Use of Listed BuildingsThe change of use of a listed building will be permitted provided it would not have adetrimental effect on the special architectural and or historical interest of the buildingand neighbouring properties.Could be strengthened by identifying the use of appropriate sustainable design andconstruction techniques when changing the use of a listed building. (See Policy CP6)6.66 There are circumstances where a listed building may become redundant in its original use.Conversion to a different use may then be appropriate or desirable, as generally the bestway of securing the upkeep of historic buildings is to keep them in active use. However, thiswill only be permitted where it can be shown that the conversion can be achieved withoutadverse effects on the building’s character or historic interest. Often the best use is thatfor which the building was originally designed and the possibilities for the continuation orreinstatement of that use, should be given due weight when considering the future of alisted building. However, not all original uses will be viable or appropriate, as the natureof uses can change over time and an original use may now be less compatible than analternative one. For example, historic farm buildings may be better able to accommodatesome business or light industrial uses rather than certain types of modern agriculturaloperation.6.67 The City Council will ensure that, where permitted, such development is in keeping withthe character of the listed building. Particular attention will be paid, not only to the designof such proposals, but also to the projected traffic generation and parking requirement.Development which results in significantly increased traffic movements and heavy vehiclesand/or substantial car parking could adversely affect the setting of a listed building and inthese circumstances will not be appropriate.6.68 If a building is so sensitive that it can not accommodate any alterations to keep it in viableeconomic use, its future may be secured by charitable or community ownership. TheSecretaries of State attach particular importance to the activities of the voluntary sector inheritage matters, as buildings preserved in its care can make a contribution to communitylife, local education and the local economy.110 September 2006
Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draftPOLICY LE17 Historic Structures and Local ListingsThroughout the district there are buildings and structures of historic, architectural orlandscape significance that help to create the locally distinctive character of the area.The Council recognises the positive contribution these structures make to Carlisle’stownscape and landscape and there will be a presumption in favour of their retentionwhen considering development proposals.6.69 Within the City and in other urban locations there is considerable pressure forredevelopment. In shopping areas, for example, redevelopment should not be at theexpense of those buildings which create much of the City’s character. In rural areas the lossor insensitive treatment through conversion of the district’s diminishing stock of vernacularbuildings should be resisted. Buildings that make a contribution to the character of theCity’s rural and urban conservation areas will also be identified. Together these buildingsand structures form a significant part of the district’s built heritage which the Councilconsiders is worthy of being retained. In order to limit the damage to those buildings andstructures which form the area’s locally distinctive character, proposals which would have anunacceptable impact on them will be resisted. Some of these buildings have been identifiedpreviously as Key Townscape Frontage Buildings. These properties together with other urbanand rural buildings to be identified by the Council, will form a Local List to which this policywill apply.6.70 Where permission is being sought for redevelopment which involves the demolition oflocal list buildings, the applicant will be required to show what alternative proposals havebeen considered and why these have been dismissed, as well as providing evidence of thebuilding’s structural condition and the likely cost of repair.6.71 In exceptional circumstances where the loss of a local list building or structure is permittedthe following may be required:• an appropriate level of survey and recording which may also include archaeologicalexcavation;• provision of replacement buildings of comparable quality and design;• the salvage of special features for re-use in the replacement development;• the use of road or building names in any new development which reflects the historicorigins of the area, maintaining a link with the past.POLICY LE18 Demolition of Unlisted Buildings in Conservation AreasThere will be a general presumption in favour of the retention of buildings whichmake a positive contribution to the character or appearance of a conservation area.Applications for conservation area consent for the total demolition of unlisted buildingsin conservation areas will be assessed against the following criteria:1. the contribution of the building to the landscape/townscape; and2. the structural condition of the building; and3. the suitability of the building for its existing, proposed or any other use; and4. the cost of repair; and5. the contribution which the demolition/ redevelopment would make to broaderconservation objectives.6. the inclusion of any building on a local list as defined in policy LE17All proposals for demolition must be accompanied by details of redevelopment, whichwill normally be secured by means of a legal agreement.September 2006 111
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