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Scheduled Monuments
and Other Nationally Important Unscheduled Archaeological Remains
Throughout The District |
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POLICY AS1 |
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Where nationally important
archaeological remains and their settings are affected by proposed
development there is a presumption in favour of their physical preservation
in situ. |
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Planning permission will
not be granted for any proposed development which would damage:- |
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(a) |
a Scheduled Monument , |
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or |
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any other nationally important
archaeological remains, |
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and / or |
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(c) |
the setting of either (a)
or (b) above. |
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Development proposals should
also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan. |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Scheduled Monuments existing
as at 1st September 1997 are defined on the Proposals Map. This Policy
will also apply to any other nationally important remains which may
be subsequently notified to the Council. |
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Other Unscheduled Archaeological
Remains Throughout The District |
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POLICY AS2 |
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(1) |
Planning permission will
not be granted for any proposed development which would damage:- |
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Other unscheduled archaeological remains
which the Buckinghamshire County Museum considers of more local importance
and particularly worthy of preservation, |
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or |
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other unscheduled archaeological remains
which may be discovered, and are not identified under (a) above, which
the Buckinghamshire County Museum considers of more local importance
and particularly worthy of preservation, |
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and / or |
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(c) |
the settings of either (a) or (b) above. |
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(2) |
On some sites it may be
possible to accommodate the proposed development and keep important
remains (as identified in clause (1) above) in situ . Planning permission
may be granted where the applicant can demonstrate , to the satisfaction
of the Council, that the important remains will be physically preserved
in situ without damage to them . Details to ensure this should be
submitted to the Council as part of the planning application. |
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(3) |
In cases where the preservation
of the remains in situ is not merited, taking into account their lesser
importance, planning permission may be granted subject to provision
being made for archaeological excavation and recording to the satisfaction
of the Council. |
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Development proposals should
also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan . |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Evaluation Of Archaeological
Sites Throughout The District |
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POLICY AS3 |
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On sites of archaeological
significance ( referred to in Policies AS1 and AS2) and on those which
are of potential archaeological significance, the archaeological aspects
of development proposals should be examined and evaluated by qualified
archaeologists before planning applications are determined. |
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Planning permission will
be refused without prior assessment of the archaeological implications.
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Development proposals should
also comply with other Local Plan Policies. |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Preservation of Archaeological
Sites Policy AS4 and paragraph 13.10 - deleted
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POLICY AS4 |
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Imposition Of Conditions
To Secure Preservation Of Archaeological Remains Throughout The District
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POLICY AS5 |
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Where planning permission
is granted for development affecting archaeological sites referred
to in Policies AS1 or AS2, the Council will attach conditions either
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(i) |
To ensure the physical
preservation of the remains in situ, |
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or |
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To ensure that no development
takes place within the area of archaeological interest until the applicant
has secured the implementation of an approved programme of archaeological
work. This work should be carried out in accordance with a written
scheme of investigation. The scheme should be submitted by the applicant
and approved by the Council prior to the commencement of the development.
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Development proposals should
also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan. |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Protection Of Special
Architectural Or Historic Interest Of Listed Buildings Throughout
The District |
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POLICY LB1 |
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Planning permission and
/or Listed Building Consent will not be granted for any proposed development,
alterations or extensions to a Listed Building, or advertisements
placed on a Listed Building, which would not preserve its character
and appearance as a Building of Special Architectural or Historic
Interest. |
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In assessing the effect
of proposals on the Special Architectural or Historic Interest of
a Listed Building, regard will be had to the following matters: |
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(i) |
the historical and/or architectural
importance of the building and its rarity in both national and local
terms; |
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the effect on the special
architectural or historic features of the building which warranted
its inclusion in the Statutory List; |
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the building's setting
and its contribution to the local scene; |
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whether the proposed works
would bring substantial planning benefits for the community. |
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Development proposals should
also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan. |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Protection Of Setting
Of Listed Buildings Throughout The District |
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POLICY LB2 |
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Planning permission and/or
Listed Building Consent will not be granted for any development, advertisements
or any works requiring Listed Building Consent within the curtilage,
or in the vicinity of a Listed Building which would adversely affect
the setting of that Listed Building. |
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Where development proposals
are acceptable in accordance with this Policy, the proposals should
also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan. |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Demolition of Listed
Buildings Throughout The District |
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POLICY LB3 |
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Consent to demolish a Listed
Building completely or substantially and planning permission for its
re - development will be granted only in the most exceptional circumstances
. In considering proposals for the demolition of a Listed Building
, the Council will have regard to all of the following criteria and
will expect applicants to provide clear and convincing evidence to
support their case for demolition in respect of criteria (i) - (iv);
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The condition of the building
and the costs of repairing and maintaining it relative to its importance
and to the economic value derived from its continued use. The importance
of the building will include its historical and / or architectural
importance and its rarity in both national and local terms. |
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Whether all reasonable
efforts have been made to sustain existing uses or to find viable
new uses, and that these efforts have failed, |
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Whether preservation in
some form of charitable or community ownership is not possible or
suitable, |
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Whether any benefits for
the community which would be likely to arise from the re - development
of the site would decisively outweigh the acknowledged public interest
in retaining the Listed Building , |
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In the case of partial
demolition, the effect on the special architectural or historic features
of the building which warranted its inclusion on the Statutory List,
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In the case of total or
partial demolition, the effect on the building's setting and its contribution
to the local scene. |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Works which involve the
limited demolition of part of a Listed Building will be considered
as alterations under Policy LB1. |
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Change Of Use Of Listed
Buildings Throughout The District |
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POLICY LB4 |
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New uses for Listed Buildings
will be permitted if all of the following criteria are met: |
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It has been demonstrated
to the Council's satisfaction that the existing use cannot reasonably
be continued. |
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The Special Architectural
or Historic Interest of the Listed Building would not be adversely
affected. When assessing the impact of the change of use of the Listed
Building, particular attention will be paid to the implications of
possible alterations and additions on the structure of the building,
its appearance, its setting and on any other features of Special Architectural
or Historic Interest which it may possess. |
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(iii) |
The environmental impact
of the change of use upon the special interest of the Listed Building
would be acceptable. The amount and type of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic likely to be generated and the off-street parking requirements
should not harm the special interest of the building. |
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(iv) |
Other policies in this
Local Plan should also be complied with. |
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This Policy applies throughout
the District. |
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Works To Buildings
In Conservation Areas As Defined on the Proposals Map |
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POLICY CA1 |
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Planning permission will
not be granted for any proposed new buildings, extensions, or alterations
to existing buildings in a Conservation Area which do not preserve
or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area with
regard to siting, the established pattern of development, density,
scale, bulk, height, design and external appearance. |
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Natural materials which
match in type, colour and texture, or are very similar to, the materials
used in existing buildings, should be used. The use of synthetic materials
will not be permitted. |
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Development which does not
preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation
Area will be refused. |
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Where development proposals
are acceptable in accordance with this Policy, the proposals should
also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan. |
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Conservation Areas designated
as at 1st September 1997 are shown on the Proposals Map. This Policy
will also apply to any subsequent new or amended designated Conservation
Areas . |
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Views Within, Out Of,
Or Into Conservation Areas As Defined on the Proposals Map |
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POLICY CA2 |
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Any proposed development
which does not preserve or enhance the important views within, looking
out of, or into a Conservation Area, will be refused. |
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Where development proposals
are acceptable in accordance with this Policy, the proposals should
also comply with other Policies in this Local Plan. |
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Conservation Areas designated
as at 1st September 1997 are shown on the Proposals Map. This Policy
will also apply to any subsequent new or amended designated Conservation
Areas. |
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Changes Of Use In Conservation
Areas As Defined on the Proposals Map |
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POLICY CA3 |
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Changes of use in Conservation
Areas will be permitted provided that all of the following criteria
are complied with: |
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In terms of the impact
upon the character or appearance of the Conservation Area: |
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(a) |
the Council considers that it is desirable
to retain an existing building, |
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or |
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the Council considers that it is not
desirable to retain the existing use of land. |
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There would be no detrimental
effect on the character or appearance of the Conservation Area. In
assessing the effect of a proposed change of use of a building, particular
attention will be paid to the implications of possible alterations
and additions on the external appearance, physical fabric and setting
of the building. |
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The environmental impact
of the proposed use would conserve or enhance the character or appearance
of the Conservation Area. Particular consideration will be given to
the amount and type of pedestrian and vehicular traffic likely to
be generated and associated car parking requirements, together with
such other impacts as noise, smell, pollution, vibration and general
disturbance. |
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Other Policies in this Local
Plan would be complied with. |
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Conservation Areas designated
as at 1st September 1997 are shown on the Proposals Map. This Policy
will also apply to any subsequent new or amended designated Conservation
Areas . |
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Demolition Of Unlisted
Buildings In Conservation Areas As Defined on the Proposals Map |
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POLICY CA4 |
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The Council will not grant
consent for the demolition of an unlisted building which makes a positive
contribution to the character or appearance of a Conservation Area.
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In cases where the retention
of a building will manifestly not preserve or enhance the special
character or appearance of a Conservation Area, the Council will grant
consent provided that: |
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It is satisfied that any
redevelopment would preserve or enhance the character or appearance
of the Conservation Area, and it has previously approved detailed
plans for the redevelopment of the site. Conditions will be used to
ensure that demolition does not take place until a contract for the
carrying out of works of redevelopment, including a specified time
scale, has been made. |
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There is no intention of
rebuilding and the Council accepts that the special character or appearance
of the Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced as a result,
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Other Policies in this
Local Plan would be complied with. Conservation Areas designated as
at 1st September 1997 are shown on the Proposals Map. This Policy
will also apply to any subsequent new or amended designated Conservation
Areas. |
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Trees In Conservation
Areas As Defined on the Proposals Map |
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POLICY CA5 |
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Any tree in sound condition
which makes a significant contribution to the character or appearance
of a Conservation Area by reason of its position, size, shape and/or
foliage characteristics, should be retained and its amenity value
protected. To achieve this objective, a Tree Preservation Order will
be made in appropriate cases in accordance with Policy TW1. |
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Conservation Areas designated
as at 1st September 1997 are shown on the Proposals Map. This Policy
will also apply to any subsequent new or amended designated Conservation
Areas . |
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