Object

Representation ID: 29426

Received: 29/03/2021

Respondent: Historic England

The site is located on the south side of Menston close to the Menston Conservation Area. The development of this area could harm elements which contribute to the significance of this designated heritage asset.
The Council has a statutory duty under the provisions of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act, 1990 to pay “special attention” to “the desirability of preserving or enhancing the character or appearance” of its Conservation Areas.
The site proforma for this site makes no reference to the sites proximity to the Conservation Area, or to the need to ensure that those elements which contribute to the significance of this designated heritage asset are not harmed by development.
Site ME2/H: a) Add a reference to the sites proximity to
Menston Conservation Area under the Constraints and Opportunities section of the site pro forma.
b) Add the following additional Development Consideration to the site pro forma:
‘Consider the impact of development on the setting of the Menston Conservation Area and appropriately avoid/minimise any harm caused.’