HERITAGE ASSETS LOCAL LIST:
SPD:DRAFT FOR
CONSULTATION
Twin Railway Arches. Blandford Road Hamworthy
JUNE 2011
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Contents
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Introduction
The Policy Context
Assessing Proposals Effecting Heritage Assets or Their Setting
Criteria For the Selection of Heritage Assets for the Local List
The Historic List
Notification
Adding to the Local List
Sustainability
Contacts and Further Information
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INTRODUCTION
Poole has a rich history as a port and as a base for a wide variety of manufacturing,
including ceramics and ship building and consequently it has a diverse range of
Heritage Assets. This is the name given to those parts of the historic environment
that have significance because of their historic, archaeological, architectural or
artistic interest.
Where Heritage Assets possess a level of interest that justifies designation they are
afforded protection against detrimental changes. Designated Heritage Assets include
Listed Buildings, World Heritage Sites, Scheduled Monuments, Protected Wreck
Sites, Registered Parks and Gardens, Registered Battlefields and Conservation
Areas.
The Borough of Poole has over 200 buildings and other structures, which are of
sufficient architectural and historic importance to be included on the statutory list of
Listed Buildings. This can be viewed on English Heritage’s website at
list-for-england/
However, there are many other Heritage Assets which do not meet the criteria for
statutory list but still make a significant contribution to the character and appearance
of the Borough of Poole.
In recognition of the contribution of these Heritage Assets make to the Borough of
Poole, the Council has recognised the importance of these assets and has followed
government policy by creating a list of these assets and including a policy in the
emerging Site Specific and Development Management Policies Development Plan
Document afford them appropriate protection.
The non designated locally important Heritage Assets can be found throughout the
borough not just in areas of obvious heritage interest such as the town centre.
Illustrations of a selection of buildings and other features included on this list are
given as examples in this document.
The criteria for designating these Heritage Assets, as set out in Planning Policy 5:
Planning for the Historic Environment (2010) (PPS5) can include:
Known archaeological sites and areas of archaeological significance
Historic landscapes, landscape features
Parks and gardens
Unscheduled Ancient Monuments
Locally Listed Buildings and other features
Artistic Artefacts (Pottery Plaques, Statues etc.)
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Welcome to Poole Sign: Branksome Promenade.
This Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) provides guidance to owners
and occupiers of Assets included in the Local List; it explains why the list has
been created, the criteria for inclusion and the affects of inclusion in the list.
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THE POLICY CONTEXT
The growing Government emphasis on the Localism, gives added significance and
importance to the production of Local Lists in areas such as Poole that have a rich
cultural history. Compiling a list of Heritage Assets which make a significant
contribution to local character and distinctiveness is now considered to be a priority
by the Local Authority in order to safeguard Poole’s individual identity and character.
This approach is supported and encouraged by the Government in PPS5. In addition
English Heritage have produced a Draft Guidance on compiling local lists and that
has been used to inform the production of this SPD and in amending and expanding
the local list, to include a wide variety of Non Designated Heritage Assets.
In addition to Government Guidance, the Draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the
South West in section 7.2 acknowledges the need to Protect and Enhance the
Region’s Distinctive Environments and states in 7.2.1 the importance of “locally
distinctive features” and how they “help define what is special about the South West
and their protection and enhancement is at the heart of the strategic approach to
managing growth contained in the Spatial Strategy”. Although the Localism Bill
Proposes the abolition of the Regional Spatial Strategies it nevertheless provides a
context and highlights the importance of heritage assets in defining the identity of
areas in the south west of England.
Locally Poole adopted its Core Strategy in February 2009. The plan emphasises the
importance of Heritage Assets in Strategic Objective 6: To Deliver High Quality,
Distinctive and Self-Reliant Places where the role of assets such as Listed Buildings
and Scheduled Ancient Monuments is recognised in creating a sense of place and
local identity.
An emerging Heritage Assets policy forms part of the Site Specific and Development
Management Policies DPD which has reached pre-submission stage. It is due for
submission in July 2011.
The Court of Appeal ruling on 25th March 2011, in favour of SAVE Britain’s Heritage
now means that non-residential buildings, now require planning permission for
demolition, even outside conservation areas.
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Wall to Rope Walk, Blandford Road, Hamworthy
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Holly Hill, Commercial Road.
Once the value of a Heritage Asset has been recognised and it has been included on the
Heritage Asset list. The effect of any proposals on non-designated Heritage Assets or
their setting will be a material consideration in determining any application.
The inclusion on a Local List does not affect the planning rights; any permitted
development rights or deemed consents remain unchanged. However, he effect on
the significance of Heritage Assets or their settings will still be a material
consideration in determining any application which affects an asset or its setting.
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2.00: ASSESSING PROPOSALS EFFECTING HERITAGE ASSETS OR THEIR
SETTING
When considering any proposals affecting Heritage Assets on the Local List or their
settings the council will assess the proposals to ensure that the special character of
the Heritage Assets and their Settings is not detrimentally affected by the proposals.
The effect of any proposals on non-designated Heritage Assets or their setting will be
a material consideration in determining any application.
The inclusion on a Local List does not effect their planning rights, any permitted
development rights or deemed consents remain unchanged. However, the effect on
the significance of Heritage Assets or their settings will stil be a material
consideration in determining any application which affects an asset or its setting.
Repairs
89 and 90 Ashington Lane
Many of the Heritage Assets on the list are traditional buildings and structures. Any
repairs to traditional buildings should be sympathetic in terms of design, materials
used and methods employed.
It is important that the Significance of a Heritage Asset is enhanced or better
revealed in any changes. In order to insure this significance of the Heritage Asset
should be assessed before any proposed alteration is proposed. Historic architectural
features such as windows, doors, roof pitch and material, or internal features,
together with archaeology, landscape features and setting can all contribute to the
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significance of the Asset. These features should be preserved or, enhanced or the
significance better revealed by any proposal. In assessing any proposals where this
is not the case the overall public benefit will be assessed against the harm to the
Heritage Assets or to its setting. Consent for any proposals will only be given if the
public benefits of that proposal, out weighs the harm to the Heritage Asset.
Extensions to Heritage Assets should relate appropriately in scale and massing and
should be subservient to the Asset. However, these extensions can relate to the
existing Asset in terms of similar, architectural language or be contemporary and
complementary, but in either case should enhance and better reveal the significance
of the asset. If an historic approach is adopted, then the extension should be
historically accurate in terms of design, detailing, materials, colour and scale. If
contemporary then high quality designs, details and materials are essential. In all
cases the extension should be of an appropriate, bulk, scale and mass and be
subservient to the Asset.
Parkstone Library, Britania Road
New developments which affect the setting of Heritage assets should ensure the
significance of that setting is enhanced or better revealed. These developments
should preserve positive settings and enhance those that are poor. These
developments should address positioning, layout, design and landscaping.
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11 De Mauley Road – A Local Asset which has been extended with a subservient
extention.
All proposals should take account of:
The Historic Environment Record (HER)
Archaeological Interest
Architectural and Artistic Interest
Historic Interest
The setting of the Asset
The historic arrangement and layout of buildings.
Attractive views into, out of and through the site.
The relative enclosure or openness of the site.
Landscape features, existing and proposed.
Other natural features e.g. topography
Historic and proposed surface treatments
Historic Boundaries and layouts
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County Gates: Rebuilt in Branksome Park
In designing new development, effecting Non Designated Heritage Assets, reference
should be made to all relevant government guidance including; PPS1, PPS3, PPS5,
CABE: By Design and the council’s advice on design in the emerging Local
Development Plan Development Management Policies on Design; DM01 and
Heritage Assets; DM02, together with A Design Code SPG.
When considering a planning application, the demolition of an Asset on the Local List
will only be permitted where the applicant can demonstrate that the significance of
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the asset has been fully assessed and that the development is of such high quality
that the significance of the Heritage Asset to be lost is out weighed by the public
benefit of that development. In such cases the loss of that significance will be tied to
the overall benefit of that development and there will also be a recording condition
tied to the development.
Where proposals are likely to impact on known or potential archaeological sites, the
council will not consider any proposals, unless an adequate archaeological
assessment is received as part of the application, this should include an assessment
of the significance of the asset together with an assessment of the impact of the
proposal on that significance, in accord with PPS5; HE6.1. In order to fully assess
the development applicants will be required to submit an appropriate desk-based
assessment, and where desk-based research is insufficient, a field evaluation.
Where proposals are likely to impact on the surrounding landscape or setting of the
Asset the council will not consider the proposals, as part of a planning application,
unless an adequate assessment of the affect of the proposal on that setting is
received as part of the application setting and landscape assessment is received as
part of the application.
In the case of commemorative plaques on buildings which are not themselves
Heritages Assets, if that building is demolished then there will be a requirement to
reposition that plaque as near as possible to its original position.
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3.00 CRITERIA FOR THE SELECTION OF HERITAGE ASSETS FOR THE
LOCAL LIST
The local list has been compiled using the following criteria and forms Appendix A to
this document, some Assets will meet several criteria:
A. Historic Interest:
Historic Association,
Historical association with a notable person or event: e.g. D Day
Plaque, WWII relics.
Social Importance: e.g. Railway Architecture, Lady Wimborne
cottages
Age and Rarity: e.g. Remaining Tram Control Boxes, sewer outlets etc
Illustrating social development and economic history; schools and
other public buildings.
B. Architectural Interest:
Designed by a well known architect of national or local reputation;
or of good design, reflecting period detail and style; e.g. Holly Lodge,
Commercial Road
Landmarks: Buildings which form a focal point and are, special value
within certain building types; Banks, Churches etc. Having group
value; terraces, or well defined areas of individual townscape.
C. Artistic Interest: Produced by a well known local manufacturer or Artist
with strong local associations; Poole Pottery Plaques, public art
D. Having special landscape quality; e.g. Cemeteries, Parks, Public
Open Spaces
E. Having important Archaeological potential; The Old Town, Hamworthy
etc. this significance may only become apparent during the application
process.
A Heritage Asset only needs to meet one of these criteria for inclusion on the list, the
proposed list (Appendix A) includes an assessment of the above criteria that the
proposed new entries are considered to meet.
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Gas Towers: Branksome
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4.00: THE HISTORIC LIST
The List of Buildings of Local Importance was included as part of the Poole
Local Plan First Alteration (Adopted March 2004) Appendix 1. Since then
government guidance has changed to include a broader remit of Heritage
Assets and suggest that it is good practice to include this within their Local
Development Framework.
This SPD was produced to address those changes. The evidence base for
this SPD has included, information posted on the Borough’s Website, surveys
of the borough, consultations with local residents, press releases and other
interested parties, a consultation on the accompanying Heritage Asset Policy
and all of the information gathered, as been used as the evidence base in
developing this SPD. A full list of this evidence is given in Appendix B.
Signal Box, Hamworthy Railway Station
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Brick Chimney: Lake Road.
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NOTIFICATION
Owners of Heritage Assets will be notified in writing that an asset is to be included in
the list together with a description of the criteria for listing, and an indication of which
of the criteria it is considered that the Asset meets.
All Local Heritage Assets will also be added to the Council’s Historic Environment
Record this is available by request from Dorset County Council and on line via the
Heritage Gateway at
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6.00: ADDING TO THE LOCAL LIST
The Local List is a dynamic document and the general public and other interested
parties, are encouraged to propose addition which they consider meet the adopted
criteria. Further nominations will be carefully considered against the criteria as set out
above. Proposals for inclusion on the list must include: the address/location, a
description of the Asset, at least one photograph of the Asset, and an appraisal of
how it is considered that the Asset meets the criteria. Any additions will be assessed
periodically and will go through a robust process before validation and adoption.
Civic Centre Annex:
Owners may challenge the inclusion of an Asset on the list by demonstrating why
they consider that it does not meet any of the criteria, consideration will then be given
to removing the Asset from the list.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Assets which the local community consider make a significant contribution to local
character and distinctiveness are an environmental asset and form part of the cultural
heritage and are in themselves finite resources, which once lost cannot be replaced,
this is addressed in PPS5: HE1 which suggests that the effects on climate change
should be weighed the harm to Heritage Assets. Core Strategy Policies PCS 31 - 35
deal with sustainable energy, in all cases, the general principles for sustainable
development will apply to proposals for changes to Local Historic Assets. However,
applicants will be required to demonstrate that any proposal is the best way that
benefits with regard to climate change can be achieved while retaining the
significance and character of the Heritage Asset:
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CONTACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
The local list is on the council’s website; with paper copies
available on request.
For more information on the local list, or if you want advice on the repair of historic
buildings please telephone 01202 633343 or e-mail
If you wish to discuss any proposals other than repair then you should be aware that
the Borough of Poole has a structured pre-application process. Pre-application
advice forms are available on line or from:
Planning and Regeneration Services
Borough of Poole
Civic Centre
Poole
Dorset
BH15 2RU
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APPENDIX A: LOCAL ASSETS LIST
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APPENDIX B: EVIDENCE BASE
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Photographs and Descriptions of Local Heritage Assets for proposed list
Press Release- Protecting Poole’s Heritage 18th December 2009
Echo Article- “Fighting for town’s old war-time defences” July 28, 2010
Letter from English Heritage 17th September 2010
Borough of Poole News 07th January 2011
good-practice-guidance-for-local-listing-consultation-draft.pdf
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