Report to: |
Hub Committee |
Date: |
5th March 2024 |
Title: |
Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan |
Portfolio Area: |
Planning – Cllr Caroline Mott |
Wards Affected: |
Okehampton North and South |
Urgent Decision: |
N Approval and Y |
clearance obtained:
Contact: karen.pritchard@swdevon.gov.uk
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Hub:
1. Approves the commencement of consultation on the draft Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan.
2.1 The Okehampton Conservation Area & Management Plan 2024 is a first appraisal and has been produced in accordance with the requirements under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, section 71(1 and 2).
2.2 The existing Conservation Area has been fully surveyed, with consideration given to whether the existing area requires further expansion. It has been concluded that there are no recommendations to make any changes to the boundary lines.
2.5 This ensures that regard is had to any views concerning the proposed Appraisal, Management Plan and maps.
3.1 Once the public consultation period has been completed, all feedback will be recorded and taken into consideration towards any additional amendments to the Conservation Area Appraisal, Management Plan and/or boundary line. The Okehampton Conservation Area and Management Plan will be brought back to Hub for adoption.
3.4 The proposed outcome for this new Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan is for it to be adopted, thus ensuring the Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan meet the requirements of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, section 71(1 and 2)and to better protect this designated heritage asset. It will be used to manage the Conservation Areas and will be used to inform any planning matters that affect the historic environment in and around Okehampton Conservation Area.
4.2 Alternatively, the Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan could not be taken forward and instead, there would be no version at all to provide an assessment and therefore would not be a robust option.
5.1 It is recommended that the Hub approves the commencement of consultation on the Draft Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan 2024.
Implications
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Relevant to proposals N |
Details are set out in this report. |
Legal/Governance
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Y |
The proposals and public consultation for the preservation and enhancement of the Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan is a statutory responsibility of the Council. The Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan follows the requirements under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, section 71(1 and 2). |
Financial implications to include reference to value for money
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N |
There are no financial costs, other than any possible internal, inter departmental charges, should they emerge.
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Risk |
Y |
There is a risk of scrutiny from the public and Historic England, should the public consultation not be undertaken. |
Supporting Corporate Strategy |
Y |
The Council’s role in the Conservation Area review is a process that is a statutory duty and action in the recently adopted Council Plan. |
Climate Change - Carbon / Biodiversity Impact
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Y |
The Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan aligns with the Joint Local Plan and contains recommendations within the Management Plan aimed at mitigating the effects of Climate Change and impacts upon Biodiversity and how they should be handled in a sensitive manner. |
Comprehensive Impact Assessment Implications |
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Equality and Diversity
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Y |
None |
Safeguarding
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N |
None |
Community Safety, Crime and Disorder |
N |
No direct implications.
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing |
Y |
Positive outcomes are expected following the public consultation and review of the Conservation Area. |
Other implications |
N |
None
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Supporting Information Appendices:
Appendix 1: Draft Okehampton Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan 2024