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Representation ID: 29499

Received: 29/03/2021

Respondent: Historic England

NPPF paragraph 17 sets out a requirement that development plans include strategic policies to address each local planning authorities priorities for development and other use of land in its area. NPPF paragraph 20 makes it clear that Local Plans should include strategic policies that address the conservation and enhancement of the historic environment, whilst paragraph 185 requires local plans to set out a “positive strategy for the conservation and enjoyment of the historic environment.”

Currently, the Local Plan does not contain a strategic policy for the historic environment, setting out a positive strategy for its conservation and enjoyment. However, non-strategic Policy EN4 contains elements that could form the basis of a strategic policy, highlighting elements of the District’s historic environment that are of especial importance that will be a particular focus of conservation efforts.

Insert a new strategic policy: The District’s heritage assets will be conserved in a manner appropriate to their significance. Developments which will help in the management, conservation, understanding and enjoyment of the District’s historic environment, especially for those assets which are at risk, will be
encouraged. Particular attention will be paid to the conservation of those elements which contribute most to Selby’s distinctive character and sense of place. These include:
 The nationally important prehistoric rock art of Bradford's upland areas.
 The Registered Battlefield at Adwalton Moor.
 The nationally important industrial heritage relating to the textile industry, particularly the mills, chimneys,
commercial buildings, public buildings, and associated housing and settlements, the legacy of public parks, gardens, landscapes and cemeteries.
 The Outstanding Universal Value of Saltaire World Heritage Site, considered to be the finest and most complete example of an integrated mill and associated village in England.
 The pre-industrial townscape and distinctive architectural styles and palette of materials of the District's towns and villages, the Victorian townscape of the expanded towns such as Bradford, Ilkley and Keighley.
 The spatial qualities, building form, plot sizes, open spaces, trees and identified significant views of the urban areas, semi-rural villages and suburban developments, including at Heaton Estates, Devonshire Park and Middleton.
 The heritage assets associated with transport including historic bridges, and the structures and character of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
 The literary and other associations of Haworth and conservation areas of Thornton with the Bronte family.