RT3 clause 1
Support
Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 6237
Received: 03/11/2017
Respondent: LUBENHAM Parish Council
Attention should be paid to the facades of accommodation above some of the small shops. - in some cases they look unkempt and semi derelict - many of these are historical buildings they deserve some enhancement.
Attention should be paid to the facades of accommodation above some of the small shops. - in some cases they look unkempt and semi derelict - many of these are historical buildings they deserve some enhancement.
Support
Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 7409
Received: 02/11/2017
Respondent: Historic England
This policy is welcomed.
This policy is welcomed.
Object
Harborough Local Plan 2011-2031, Proposed Submission
Representation ID: 7602
Received: 17/11/2017
Respondent: INDIGO PLANNING
Legally compliant? No
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
Policy RT3 requires new shopfronts to relate well in scale, proportion, material and
decorative treatment to the façade of the building. In Conservation Areas changes will only be permitted where they contribute to the conservation and enhancement of the area's character or appearance.
The justification for the policy also notes that normally illuminated signage will not be permitted in Conservation Areas. There is no evidence to support the proposed objection to illuminated signage in conservation areas. Applications should be assessed in terms of their impacts and only where they will cause 'substantial harm' should development be restricted.
There is no evidence to support the proposed objection to illuminated signage in conservation areas. Applications should be assessed in terms of their impacts and only where they will cause 'substantial harm' should development be restricted.
The policy should therefore be re-worded to reflect national planning policy, such that advertisements are only controlled in the interests of public safety and amenity or where they would individually or cumulatively result in 'substantial harm' to a heritage asset.
We trust that you will take these representations into consideration, however please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions in relation to the above comments.