Carlisle District Local Plan.indd - Carlisle City Council

Carlisle District Local Plan 2001 - 2016 Revised Redeposit draft6.86 In the City Centre many of these buildings are located on the western sides of English Streetand Scotch Street and along West Walls. In Brampton, there are certain buildings groupedaround the Moot Hall which fall into this category. In Longtown, there are a number ofindividual buildings along the principal streets.6.87 In some instances, the most appropriate solution will be the demolition and redevelopmentof the building, (if the opportunity arises) but there may be instances where alterations tothe frontage can achieve a similar objective. Remodelling and refurbishment of shopfrontsshould be carried out in accordance with Policy EC9.POLICY LE23 Historic Parks, Gardens and BattlefieldsDevelopment will not be permitted where it is likely to damage or have an unacceptableimpact on the character and setting of any historic parks, gardens or battlefields ofspecial historic interest.6.88 The Local Plan area covers several parks and gardens of visual and/or historic interest.These include the grounds of Corby Castle, which are listed in English Heritage’s Registerof Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest. PPG 15, the National Heritage Act1983 and English Heritage’s Statutory Register all reflect the growing recognition of theimportance of parks and gardens and the need to protect them from adverse development.6.89 English Heritage’s draft register of historic battle fields is comparable in status to the parksand gardens register and identifies a limited number of areas of historic significance whereimportant battles are sufficiently documented to be located on the ground.6.90 Unless development proposals are consistent with the preservation or enhancement of thecharacter, historical significance and appearance of the park, garden or battlefield theywill not be permitted. In addition the design should be sensitive to the existing landscape,planting, park furniture, structures and other landscape features.6.91 Where development is proposed within or adjoining other historic parks and gardens oflocal importance, the Council will wish to be satisfied that any effects on the character,historical significance and appearance of the site have been weighed against the need forthe development.POLICY LE24 MOD Safeguarding ZoneWithin the MOD Safeguarding Zone as shown on the Proposals Map, developmentproposals will be the subject of consultation with the MOD. Any proposals that impactupon MOD operations will require mitigation where possible to minimise that impact,or where this is not feasible, permission will be refused.6.92 The MOD has had a major presence in the Carlisle area for many years. However, in the1990s the major RAF Maintenance Unit in Carlisle and outlying sites were sold off. Thereremains a presence near Longtown and this will be safeguarded from proposals that mayaffect the operations of that base. This is unlikely to affect the majority of applications andshould not impact upon the ability for Longtown to regenerate under the Market TownsInitiative.September 2006 115