The
Cabinet Member for Planning, Infrastructure and Economic
Development introduced the report and explained that the
over-arching conservation management plan (the plan) would ensure
proper enforcement across the borough whilst the full Conservation
Area Management Appraisal was being developed. The former would be
publicly consulted on, if agreed.
The
Committee supported the plan overall, with some Members raising the
importance of a common sense, practical approach in applying the
management plan. In response to queries the Principal Conservation
Officer advised that the plan did not introduce any new polices but
brought together existing policies, to make them more easily
accessible and protect the character of the local area. Any
enforcement action had to be proportionate to the breach reported.
The Principal Conservation Officer confirmed that a Local
Neighbourhood Plan would have priority over the Plan.
In
response to comments, it was stated that the wording in Appendix 1
to the report concerning the electric vehicle charging points could
be amended.
RESOLVED to RECOMMEND to the CABINET MEMBER:
That
- The
Overarching Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan be
approved for public consultation; and
- Delegated powers be given to the Head of Development Management
to allow for public consultation, as required under the Planning
(Listed Building and Conservation Area) Act 1990.