Management Plan - North York Moors National Park

EnvironmentAIM■ The archaeological and built heritage of the National Park will be conserved for future generationsto understand and enjoy, and for its own intrinsic value.Challenges● Disturbance and damage to archaeological sites,including by cairn building, upgrading of access tracks anddrains, cutting heather, inappropriate moorland burningand wildfires and from recreation such as off-road vehicles,walking, mountain biking or horse riding.POLICIESE5. The archaeological and builtheritage will be conserved or restoredwhere appropriateMEANS TO ACHIEVEHistoric Buildings Grant andConservation Area Enhancement GrantArticle 4 DirectionsKEY PARTNERSNational Park AuthorityNational Park AuthorityProperty owners● Erosion of settlement character through incrementalalterations and small scale developments, and pressure forinappropriate alterations to the built heritage, includingfrom renewable energy installations.Local Development Framework CorePolicy GMonument Management Scheme andJoint Action Plan (local)National Park AuthorityEnglish HeritageNational Park AuthorityEnglish Heritage● Under use or redundancy of certain types of historicbuildings such as traditional farm buildings and churches,which can lead to neglect or disrepair.● A lack of craftsmen trained in conservation buildings skillssuch as the use of lime.E6. Local materials, styles and buildingtechniques will be used in restorationand in new developments whereappropriateCultural Heritage Action PlanLocal Development Framework CorePolicy GHistoric Buildings Grant andConservation Area Enhancement GrantNational Park AuthorityNational Park AuthorityEnglish HeritageNational Park Authority● Raising knowledge and awareness of the historic environment.● Damage to historic assets caused by flooding, storms andcoastal erosion resulting from climate change.E7. New development in the NationalPark will seek to conserve and enhanceheritage assets and their settingsLocal Development Framework CorePolicy GNational Park AuthorityEnglish HeritageIn 15 Years Time…The National Park’s archaeological and built heritage is wellprotected and enhancements and repairs are undertakento Scheduled Monuments and Listed Buildings. Throughpartnership working, the National Park Authority and otherorganisations are working towards the removal of all sitesidentified on English Heritage’s ‘Heritage at Risk’ register(2011).28 www.northyorkmoors.org.uk