Chapter 5 Heritage
Policy HE1 Hertsmere’s Historic Environment
5.1.1. A strategic policy that provides an overarching approach towards Hertsmere’s heritage assets and their role within the spatial strategy, in continuing to contribute towards the Borough’s character and distinctiveness.
5.1.2. The policy will set out how future development will preserve or enhance the value and significance of Borough’s historic environment and its setting. It will set out how the Council, acting as local planning authority will work with partners to identify, assess, monitor and review heritage assets and understand their importance to both the Borough and the nation.
5.1.3. ItwillcelebrateHertsmere’sheritageassetsandenvironments,ensuringthat they play a central role in reinforcing sense of place and place making, particularly in meeting needs, securing high quality, successful and sustainable places. In this respect it will promote heritage-led regeneration and urban renewal to retain, reveal or reinstate significant aspects of the Borough’s historic environment.
5.1.4. The policy will also set out the requirements for development, in terms of assessing historic environments and in respect of possible impacts on heritage assets The policy will require developers to submit a Heritage Statement as part of their proposals. These will be required to describe the significance of any heritage assets affected, and the contribution made by their setting; set out how the historic environment has informed the design of the proposal; and assess the impact of the proposal on the relevant assets.
Borough Council
Policy HE2 Designated Heritage Assets
5.2.1. This strategic policy will set out the Council’s approach towards the management of heritage assets, and their contribution towards Hertsmere’s future growth. The policy will be subdivided into sections in relation to:
• conservation areas;
• listed buildings;
• registered parks and gardens; and
• scheduled monuments.
5.2.2. The policy will consider the impact of development proposals on designated heritage assets. For clarification, the Council proposes that the policy will consider the cumulative impact of development upon Conservation Areas. It will also seek the retention of buildings and structures that have been assessed and determined as making a positive contribution to the significance of a Conservation Area.
5.2.3. As part of the Council’s sustainable place-making, this policy would seek to ensurethat the Council’s heritage assets are managed and adapted in ways that would minimise harm.
Hertsmere Borough Council
Hertsmere Local Plan Draft Regulation 18 Consultation Document
Hertsmere Borough Council
Hertsmere Local Plan Draft Regulation 18 Consultation Document
Policy HE3 Non-Designated Heritage Assets
5.3.1. This strategic policy sets out the approach towards the Borough’s nondesignated heritage assets in relation to their management, and their contribution towards Hertsmere’s future growth. This policy will be accompanied by a map identifying their location. The policy also provides an opportunity to set out how future non-designated heritage assets will be identified and “designated”.
Chapter 5 Questions:
29. Question: Do you agree with the content set out within policies HE1-HE3 regarding the Council's proposed approach towards the management of Hertsmere's heritage assets and historic environment? Yes/No.
30. Question: If you disagree with any of the content, with reference to specific policies, please provide detailed comments or suitable alternatives, and justify your answer with appropriate and proportionate evidence.