Policy information sourced from the Braintree District Council Local Plan 2013-2033.

LPP 57: Heritage Assets and their Settings.

Development of internal, or external alterations, or extensions, to a listed building or listed structure (including any structures defined as having equivalent status due to being situated within the curtilage of a listed building and locally listed heritage assets) and changes of use will be permitted when all the following criteria are met:

For designated Heritage Assets:

The development meets the tests set out in national policy.

For all Heritage Assets:

  • The works or uses include the use of appropriate materials and finishes;
  • The application submitted contains details of the significance of the heritage asset, within a Heritage Statement which should include any contribution made by their setting;
  • There may be a requirement for appropriate specialist recording to be carried out prior to the change of use, demolition or conversion of a listed building or associated historic building.

The Council will seek to preserve and enhance the immediate settings of heritage assets by appropriate control over the development, design and use of adjoining land.

For more information, please visit Braintree District Council’s Local Plan here.