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Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning AuthoritiesEnforcement6.2.9 Inspect the development site to ensure that worksare being carried out in accordance with thepermission granted. Take appropriate action ifunauthorised works or revisions have taken placethat affect the character of the structure orendanger it.6.3 Pre-Application Consultations6.3.1 Planning authorities are encouraged to engage inpre-application consultation with owners andoccupiers of protected structures and proposedprotected structures in relation to proposeddevelopment. 7 This will offer an opportunity todirect an applicant’s attention to the specialrequirements relating to the architectural heritage,including the type of information that must besubmitted with the application and the resourcesthat are in place to assist an applicant.6.3.2 The conservation of historic buildings is aspecialised discipline. An applicant should beadvised that a level of specialised expertise may benecessary to guide on best practice in dealing withworks to a protected structure. This will beincreasingly important depending on the scale andcomplexity of works proposed to the structure orwhen considering the design and scale of newstructures within the curtilage.6.3.3. If the structure or site involved is also protectedunder the National Monuments Acts, it would bebeneficial if both the planning authority and theapplicant could apprise themselves of the fact atthis stage.If a protected structureis also a recordedmonument under theNational MonumentsActs (which may notalways be obvious fromits outward appearance),there are separatenotification requirementsunder those Actsregarding proposedworks6.4 Information to Accompany PlanningApplications6.4.1 The 2000 Act provides for greater control overdevelopment that would affect the character ofprotected structures, proposed protected structuresand the exterior of buildings within ACAs. Evenapparently minor alterations to the fabric of thesestructures can impact on their character and specialinterest. But it is recognised that, over the lifetime ofa structure, it may be necessary to accommodateappropriate change or new uses for a variety ofreasons. In order to ensure that these changes havethe minimum adverse impact upon the architecturalheritage, the legislation requires additional proceduresand information as part of the planning process.6.4.2 The following guidance may aid in assessing theacceptable standard of planning applications relatingto the architectural heritage, depending on thecomplexity and degree of intervention proposed tothe structure.Documentation to accompany an application6.4.3 The level of documentation required to accompanya planning application works to a protected structure,a proposed protected structure or the exterior of abuilding within an ACA will depend on the scale,extent or complexity of the works involved. Forexample, works proposed to a confined area of aprotected structure or works within the curtilageshould not normally require extensive documentationregarding unaffected parts of the structure.6.4.4 In the case of structures which have previouslyundergone inappropriate changes and which arenow to be restored, emphasis should be put ondescribing the details of the proposed replacementelements and their interface with the historic fabric.6.4.5 As indicated in the 2001 Regulations, a planningapplication for works to a protected structure orproposed protected structure must include (inaddition to the normal requirements to supply mapsand drawings) ‘such photographs, plans and otherparticulars as are necessary to show how thedevelopment would affect the character of thestructure. 8 The same requirements also apply toapplications for permission for works to the exteriorof a structure which is located within an ACA or anarea it is proposed to designate as an ACA.CHAPTER 6 DEVELOPMENT CONTROL7 Section 247, 2000 Act8 Article 23 (2), 2001 Regulations87
Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines for Planning AuthoritiesCHAPTER 6 DEVELOPMENT CONTROLPublic notices6.4.6 Public notices for any planning application thatrelates to a protected structure or a proposedprotected structure are required to indicate this facton public notices. 9 This includes both the requirednewspaper notice and the site notice.Drawings6.4.7 Additional drawings to those required under Article23 (1) of the 2001 Regulations may be necessary todescribe proposed works to a protected structure, orproposed protected structure. These drawingsshould be clear, comprehensible and may need tobe to a larger scale. Where possible, drawings shouldbe based on actual measurement and not on preexistingplans. Except where the proposal involveslittle material alteration, separate annotated surveyand proposal drawings can more clearly describethe changes.Photographs6.4.11 While some general photographs will benecessary to set the context for the proposals,the photographs accompanying a planningapplication should concentrate on describing thoseparts or elements of the structure which will beimpacted upon by the proposed developmentrather than provide an exhaustive survey of thedevelopment site.6.4.8 The drawn information accompanying a planningapplication should concentrate on describing thoseparts or elements of the structure which will beimpacted upon by the proposed development. Thedrawings should clearly indicate the location ofworks and the extent of alteration of the existingfabric. All works comprising proposedreconstruction, alteration or extension must bemarked or coloured on the drawings to distinguishclearly between the existing structure and theproposed work. 10 Where interior works are proposed,every room or space to be affected should beannotated for ease of reference. Where there areseparate survey drawings and proposal drawings,these should be set out and labelled for easycomparison.Photographs accompanyinga planning applicationshould show the areas orelements proposed foralteration and be clear,focussed and legibly printed6.4.9 It is a general requirement of planning applicationsthat drawings of elevations should show the mainfeatures of any contiguous buildings. 11 The level ofdetail available may be dependent on access issuesin specific cases. Ideally, in the case of a protectedstructure or a proposed structure, buildings andother features of interest within the curtilage shouldalso be indicated on elevational drawings.6.4.10 Planning authorities could consider requesting up tofour additional copies of drawings to accompany anapplication relating to a protected structure or abuilding in an ACA; a total of ten sets of drawingsfor circulation to the prescribed bodies.6.4.12 All photographs should have clear captionsidentifying what they depict and, if necessary,should be cross-referenced to floor plans. Thelocation and direction of the camera when theimage was taken should be indicated on the surveydrawings. Again it may be appropriate to seekadditional copies of the photographs from theapplicant for circulation to the prescribed bodies.889 Article 18 (1) (d) (iii), 2001 Regulations10 Article 23 (1) (e), 2001 Regulations11 Article 23 (1) (d), 2001 Regulations
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