Carlisle District Local Plan.indd - Carlisle City Council

Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draft6.72 Carlisle District is a large and diverse area comprising the county town and rural settlementsset out in lowland plain and upland fell. These settlements have evolved organically overcenturies to become areas of outstanding architectural and historic interest. This is reflectedin the designation of many of these settlements as conservation areas.6.73 This Policy derives from Government advice given in PPG 15: Planning and the HistoricEnvironment where it is a legal requirement to apply for conservation area consent for thedemolition of unlisted buildings (subject to certain exceptions) in conservation areas. Inassessing such proposals the City Council will have regard to the desirability of preservingor enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area in which the buildingis situated, and the wider effects of demolition on the building’s surroundings and on theconservation area as a whole.6.74 This policy also applies to part of a building, as conservation area consent is required fordemolition of part of a building, as well as whole buildings.6.75 Where conservation area consent for the demolition of an unlisted building in aconservation area is sought, and redevelopment of the site is likely, consent for demolitionwill only be given if the application is accompanied by detailed and acceptable proposalsfor redevelopment. This requirement will avoid the situation of derelict gap sites appearingin conservation areas, whilst redevelopment proposals are drawn up.POLICY LE19 Buildings at RiskDuring the Plan period the Council will actively seek to reduce the number of Buildingsat Risk on national or local registers by assisting with proposals for their re-use whichare sympathetic to their historic character and setting.In addition the Council will prepare a local list of buildings which are important for theirhistoric, architectural design or location. Proposals for the demolition of locally listedbuildings will be resisted in order to maintain the contribution they make to the localenvironment.Could include that sustainable design and construction techniques should be used inrepairing/restoring listed buildings. (See Policy CP6)6.76 Buildings at Risk are buildings of special architectural or historic interest that have beenneglected or difficult to maintain. They are usually the most important listed buildings ofgrade 1 or 2* importance. The Council offer grants for some repairs for listed buildings, butBuildings at Risk have been neglected for many years and require more significant works torestore the buildings.6.77 Buildings at Risk are those of national importance for heritage, but local buildings alsoprovide an important visual key to local heritage and vernacular character of buildings.During the Plan period the Council will prepare a list of buildings which may or may not becurrently Listed Buildings and seek to ensure that they are retained. The important elementsof these buildings and the reasons why they should be retained will be taken into accountwhen considering development proposals.112 September 2006