Managing significance in decision-taking in the historic environment
Good Practice Advice in Planning 2
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Series
Good Practice Advice in Planning
Abstract
Provides information on implementing historic environment policy as set down in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and related guidance. Covers: advice on decision taking; assessment of significance as part of the application process; conservation principles and assessment; curtilage structures; archaeological and historic interest; Historic Environment Records; cumulative impact; listed building consent regime; decision taking for assets with archaeological interest; recording and furthering understanding; archaeological conditions and obligations for written schemes of investigation; reporting, publication and archiving; human remains; mineral extraction; public engagement; unexpected discoveries during work; scheduled monument consent; neglect; unauthorised works, enforcement notices and prosecution; marketing to demonstrate redundancy; public or charitable interest and support for assets under threat; opportunities to enhance assets, their settings and local distinctiveness; design and local distinctiveness.
History
Published 27 March 2015.
Subjects
- Heritage planning
- Planning and development
- Conservation and historic buildings
Publisher History
Formerly known as English Heritage. Historic England is a public body which looks after the historic environment in England, identifying and protecting heritage. The body also provides information and guidance on the historic environment and helps the public to understand, value and care for historic places.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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