ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council
ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council ANGUS LOCAL PLAN REVIEW FINALISED PLAN - Angus Council
3.27 Where demolition is approved it may be necessary to imposea planning condition or to seek a legal agreement to ensure that theproject is only commenced when evidence of a legally bindingcontract for the redevelopment project is in place.Policy ER12 : Demolition of Buildings in Conservation AreasThere will be a presumption in favour of the retention ofbuildings which contribute to the character and appearance ofconservation areas.Development involving demolition of buildings or parts ofbuildings which make a positive contribution to the characterand appearance of conservation areas will only be supportedwhere:(a) it has been demonstrated that the condition of the buildingmakes it impractical to repair, renovate or adapt it to anyreasonably beneficial use for which planning permissionwould be granted; and(b) there is evidence that all reasonable efforts have beenmade to sustain the existing use or find a viable andacceptable new use or uses for the building includingmarketing of the building nationally for at least 6 months;and(c) planning permission for the reuse of the site, including anyreplacement building or other structure has been granted.Submission of the necessary information does not imply thatconsent for demolition will be automatically granted.In most cases demolition will only be permitted where work onthe erection of a replacement building is to start immediatelyfollowing the date of demolition or other such period as may beagreed with Angus Council.Trees in Conservation Areas3.28 Trees make a valuable contribution to the character of severalof the designated conservation areas. felling or insensitive loppingcould adversely affect this character. anyone who wishes to fell, lop,prune or top trees in conservation areas is required to give sixweeks prior written notice to the Council who may then make a TreePreservation Order if it is considered appropriate and/or ensure thatappropriate new or replacement planting is undertaken. In generalworks that sustain the future of important trees will be supported,although it is accepted that trees that are dead or unsafe will requireto be removed. Where a tree or trees can be shown to detract fromthe character of a conservation area felling may also be appropriate.Angus Local Plan Review68Finalised Plan
Policy ER13 : Trees in Conservation AreasFelling, lopping, topping or other work to trees in conservationareas will be acceptable where the applicant can demonstratesound arboricultural or safety reasons for the proposal ordemonstrate that the trees detract from the character of theconservation area. Where trees are important to the characterof the area, Angus Council will consider the use of a TreePreservation Order. Where felling is acceptable appropriatenew and/or replacement planting will be required.Listed Buildings3.29 There are over 2000 listed buildings in Angus. The Councilhas a statutory duty to protect these buildings for their specialarchitectural or historic interest. The Council will seek to ensure thatdevelopment proposals respect and sustain the character andquality of the buildings and their settings.Listed BuildingA building that is included in alist compiled by HistoricScotland as being ofarchitectural or historic interest.3.30 Listed buildings are an important part of the heritage of thearea and will be protected from alteration, extension or developmentthat will affect their character, setting or any features which have ledto their designation. The demolition of a listed building will not besupported unless a very strong case is made.3.31 Alterations to listed buildings that require to meet otherlegislative requirements, particularly The Building Standards(Scotland) Regulations 1990, as amended, must be undertakensensitively and ensure that the impact on both internal or externalfeatures is minimised.3.32 Further guidance can be found in Angus Council AdviceNote 20: Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas.Policy ER14 : Change of Use, Alterations and Extensions toListed BuildingsChange of use, or alterations and extensions to a listedbuilding will only be permitted where they are in keeping withthe fabric, character and appearance of the building or itssetting.3.33 The relationship of a listed building with the buildings,landscape and spaces around it is an essential part of its character.The setting of a listed building is, therefore, worth preserving andmay extend to encompass land or buildings some distance away.Insensitive development can erode or destroy the character and/orsetting of a listed building. Consequently planning permission willnot be granted for development which adversely affects the settingof a Listed Building. Trees and landscaping, boundary walls andimportant elevations may be particularly sensitive to the effects ofdevelopment.Angus Local Plan Review69Finalised Plan
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Policy ER13 : Trees in Conservation AreasFelling, lopping, topping or other work to trees in conservationareas will be acceptable where the applicant can demonstratesound arboricultural or safety reasons for the proposal ordemonstrate that the trees detract from the character of theconservation area. Where trees are important to the characterof the area, <strong>Angus</strong> <strong>Council</strong> will consider the use of a TreePreservation Order. Where felling is acceptable appropriatenew and/or replacement planting will be required.Listed Buildings3.29 There are over 2000 listed buildings in <strong>Angus</strong>. The <strong>Council</strong>has a statutory duty to protect these buildings for their specialarchitectural or historic interest. The <strong>Council</strong> will seek to ensure thatdevelopment proposals respect and sustain the character andquality of the buildings and their settings.Listed BuildingA building that is included in alist compiled by HistoricScotland as being ofarchitectural or historic interest.3.30 Listed buildings are an important part of the heritage of thearea and will be protected from alteration, extension or developmentthat will affect their character, setting or any features which have ledto their designation. The demolition of a listed building will not besupported unless a very strong case is made.3.31 Alterations to listed buildings that require to meet otherlegislative requirements, particularly The Building Standards(Scotland) Regulations 1990, as amended, must be undertakensensitively and ensure that the impact on both internal or externalfeatures is minimised.3.32 Further guidance can be found in <strong>Angus</strong> <strong>Council</strong> AdviceNote 20: Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas.Policy ER14 : Change of Use, Alterations and Extensions toListed BuildingsChange of use, or alterations and extensions to a listedbuilding will only be permitted where they are in keeping withthe fabric, character and appearance of the building or itssetting.3.33 The relationship of a listed building with the buildings,landscape and spaces around it is an essential part of its character.The setting of a listed building is, therefore, worth preserving andmay extend to encompass land or buildings some distance away.Insensitive development can erode or destroy the character and/orsetting of a listed building. Consequently planning permission willnot be granted for development which adversely affects the settingof a Listed Building. Trees and landscaping, boundary walls andimportant elevations may be particularly sensitive to the effects ofdevelopment.<strong>Angus</strong> Local Plan Review69Finalised Plan
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