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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
Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draftPOLICY LE20 Conservation AreasThe City Council will continue to review existing and designate new conservation areas.The City Council will encourage, and permission will be granted for development withinand adjoining conservation areas which preserves or enhances their character. The CityCouncil will seek to ensure any new development or alterations to existing buildings arein sympathy with the setting, scale, density and physical characteristics of conservationareas, and protect important views into or out of such areas. Applications for outlineplanning permission will not be accepted for proposals in conservation areas.Proposals for new development and/or the alteration of buildings in conservation areasshould harmonise with their surroundings:1. the development should preserve or enhance all features which contributepositively to the area’s character or appearance, in particular the design, massingand height of the building should closely relate to adjacent buildings and shouldnot have an unacceptable impact on the townscape or landscape;2. the development should not have an unacceptable impact on the historic streetpattens and morphology, roofscape, skyline and setting of the conservation area,important open spaces or significant views into, out of and within the area;3. development proposals should not result in the amalgamation or redrawingof boundaries between traditional buildings and plots, or demolition andredevelopment behind retained facades;4. wherever practicable traditional local materials such as brick, stone and slateshould be used and incongruous materials should be avoided;5. individual features both on buildings and contributing to their setting, should beretained e.g. doorways, windows, shopfronts, garden walls, railings, cobbled orflagged forecourts, sandstone kerbs, trees and hedges, etc. Where features havedeteriorated to the extent to which they have to be replaced, the replacementshould match the original;6. proposals which would generate a significant increase in traffic movements andheavy vehicles or excessive parking demands will not be permitted since thesewould be prejudicial to amenity;7. proposals which would require substantial car parking and servicing areas whichcan not be provided without an adverse effect on the site and its surroundings willnot be permitted.Could include that sustainable design and construction techniques should be used fordevelopments of new or repair/refurbishment of existing buildings within or surroundingconservation areas. (See Policy CP6)6.78 There are many opportunities for the enhancement of conservation areas and these shouldbe taken wherever possible. For example, the repair and refurbishment of buildings,revitalising vacant and underused buildings, carrying out tree planting and paving worksand encouraging the development of art in the environment.6.79 In order to promote the enhancement of conservation areas, appraisals will be carriedout within each area to highlight the existing problems, make suggestions regarding theirsolution and set priorities for the City Council. The partnership with English Heritage inBotchergate, Longtown and the Carlisle - Settle railway line and the Historic Buildings Grantare examples of ways in which enhancement schemes can be encouraged.September 2006 113
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