Policy information sourced from the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy
DM 12 Development in Conservation Areas and Affecting Heritage Assets
The Council will:
- continue to identify, record and designate assets, and periodically review existing designated assets within the Borough that are considered to be of special historic significance in order to ensure that future development will preserve or enhance locally distinctive heritage assets. These records will be maintained in the form of a Historic Environment Record.
- preserve or enhance the existing heritage assets of the Borough through the promotion of high quality design and a focus on heritage-led regeneration
- allow alterations which preserve or enhance the established character and architectural interest of a heritage asset, its fabric or its setting
- ensure that development proposals affecting historic assets will use high quality materials and design features which incorporate or compliment those of the host building or the immediate area
- respect features of local importance and special interest through the consideration of form, scale, layout, and detailed designs of a site, area or streetscape
- seek the conservation and improvement of the natural and built historic environment which contribute to the character of the Borough’s historic riverside setting
- where possible, provide access for all to encourage public enjoyment of the historic environment and Kingston’s heritage assets
For more information please see the Kingston Upon Thames Core Strategy