Policy information sourced from the Hertsmere Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Plan.
Planning applications will be considered in accordance with the NPPF.
When applications are submitted for proposals affecting any heritage asset the applicant must clearly explain what the proposal is for and provide sufficient detail to allow for an informed decision to be made.
When assessing proposals, the Council will have regard to the significance of the heritage asset and the potential harm to it.
The Council will not permit development proposals which fail to protect, conserve or where possible enhance the significance, character and appearance of the heritage asset and its setting. The scale, design, use and character of the proposal will be taken into account, as well as the detailed provisions following.
Conservation Areas
In Conservation Areas the Council will seek to:
- retain buildings, structures and historic features;
- retain important open spaces and views;
- avoid the cumulative effect of smaller scale proposals harming the area; and
- obtain improvements which enhance the area.
In particular, proposals resulting in the loss of buildings and structures in Conservation Areas will not be permitted unless:
- the building or structure is beyond economic repair; or
- its removal and replacement would be beneficial to the character or appearance of the area.
The Council will also take into account any additional guidance provided by a Conservation Area Appraisal including buildings identified as making a positive contribution to the Conservation Area.