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historic environment can be adapted to accommodate new uses whilst retaining its special
character.
10.3.8 These policy documents are supported by PAN 2/2011, ‘Planning and Archaeology’,
published in July 2011. This sets out the responsibilities of planning authorities to protect
archaeological remains, balancing “the benefits of the development against the importance of
archaeological features”. It states the need for Historic Scotland to be consulted when
Scheduled Monuments are directly affected. In paragraph 14, it further states that the
objective of planners “should be to assure the protection and enhancement of monuments by
preservation in situ in an appropriate setting (perhaps with a degree of interpretation)”.
10.3.9 When considering the effects of wind farms on the settings of historic assets, the key
guidance is Historic Scotland’s guidance on setting published in October 2010, previously
referenced. This provides general guidance on how to define setting and assess the effects
of development proposals on the settings of historic assets.
Local Planning Policy
West Lothian Council
10.3.10 The policies set out below were published in the West Lothian Local Plan adopted in 2009.
These are discussed and analysed further within the Planning Statement (PS) produced to
support the application for the proposed wind farm.
10.3.11 Policy HER10 - Additional Controls will be introduced to protect the setting of listed buildings
where they are under threat from development.
10.3.12 Policy HER12 - Proposals for development which would adversely affect the historic interest,
character and setting of scheduled monuments will not be approved.
10.3.13 Policy HER14 - Where appropriate the council will introduce special controls to protect
scheduled monuments and their settings from unsympathetic development.
10.3.14 Policy HER15 - Significant archaeological sites will be protected from development which will
have a detrimental effect on their settings.
10.3.15 Policy HER 16 - Applicants will be required to provide an archaeological assessment in
advance of determination of a planning application where the council considers this
appropriate. Where preservation of archaeological remains proves unfeasible, archaeological
investigation and recording to the highest professional standards will be required at the
developer’s expense, prior to the implementation of the development.
10.3.16 Policy HER19 - An application for planning permission or listed building consent for works
affecting a conservation area must contribute to the preservation and enhancement of the
character and appearance of the area and will require appropriate high standards of design,
materials, siting and implementation. Full consideration will be given to the character of the
area, the guidance provided in the Memorandum of Guidance on Listed Buildings and
Conservation Areas and planning guidance issued by the Scottish Government.
10.3.17 Policy HER22 - The special architectural and historic character and features of historic
gardens and designed landscapes will be considered sympathetically and receive full
protection in the consideration of proposals for development within or adjacent to them.
March 2013 10-13 ES Chapter 10
Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
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