Decision details

Cabinet considered a report which proposed the adoption of the revised Heritage and Local List Supplementary Planning Document (SPD). It was noted that the SPD would provide updated guidance on the identification and management of non-designated heritage assets and support decision-making in planning applications.

Councillor K Edwards made a statement as a visiting Member and expressed support for the SPD on the Local List of heritage assets, on behalf of himself and Bollington Civic Society. He highlighted the importance of public involvement in nominating assets, the availability of an emergency listing process where assets are at risk, and the role of local listing in strengthening planning protections.

The Leader thanked Councillor Edwards for his contribution, acknowledged his support for the proposals and his interest and expertise in heritage matters.

Councillor S Gardiner spoke as a visiting Member and asked whether, when an asset was added to the Local List, consideration would also be given to applying an Article 4 Direction to provide additional protection from permitted development or nearby works that could affect its significance.

In response, the Deputy Leader advised that Local Listing primarily recognised an asset’s heritage significance and ensured this was considered in planning decisions. The use of an Article 4 Direction would not automatically follow but could be applied on a case-by-case basis where there was clear justification, taking into account the level of risk from permitted development and the need for proportionate additional controls.

RESOLVED (unanimously):

That the Cabinet

1.    Adopt the final draft revised Local List SPD (Appendix 1).