Response from Mr Jeremy Parsons, Cumbria County Council
1. Mr Jeremy Parsons, Cumbria County Council : 28 Nov 2016 16:03:00
Please make your comments in the box below, making it clear which policy your response relates to using the policy reference number or paragraph number.
Policy DM3 – Historic Environment
The policy is supported, but it is recommended that two amendments are included to make it more compliant with the NPPF. Firstly, paragraph 134 of the NPPF differentiates between substantial harm and less than substantial harm to designated heritage assets. Secondly, paragraph 133 of the NPPF states that substantial harm to a designated heritage asset must be demonstrated to be necessary (and also that the development achieves public benefits that outweigh the harm). It is recommended that these two considerations in determining the suitability of proposals that impact upon designated heritage assets are included in Policy DM3 to bring it in to line with the NPPF.
