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In the case of development proposals which affect or may affect:

1. listed buildings and their settings
2. the character and appearance of conservation areas
3. scheduled monuments and their settings
4. a site on the register of historic parks and gardens of special historic interest in England
5. non-designated heritage assets (such as buildings on a local list)
6. an area with known or high potential for archaeological interest

Para 189 of the National Planning Policy Framework states: 'in determining applications, Local planning authorities should require an applicant to describe the significance of any heritage assets affected, including any contribution made by their setting. The level of detail should be proportionate to the assets' importance and no more than is sufficient to understand the potential impact of the proposal on their significance. As a minimum the relevant historic environment record should have been consulted and the heritage assets assessed using appropriate expertise where necessary. Where a site on which development is proposed includes or has the potential to include, heritage assets with archaeological interest, local planning authorities should require developers to submit an appropriate desk-based assessment and, where necessary, a field evaluation.'

Where a design and access statement is also required to be submitted, this should be combined with the information required within a heritage statement.

A heritage statement is an applicant's opportunity to explain their proposals and to clarify what impact a development proposal will have on heritage assets.

The statement should include:

• a description of the significance of the heritage asset and the contribution made by its setting
• a full description of the proposed works (NB: where any demolition is proposed, the age and condition of the fabric to be removed must be qualified)
• a statement of justification for the proposed works
• an assessment of the impact of the proposed works upon the overall significance of the building
• proposed mitigation of any negative impact upon the significance of the heritage asset and/or its setting

A field evaluation is required for sites of archaeological interest.

Setting is defined in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as 'the surroundings in which a heritage asset is experienced. Its extent is not fixed and may change as the asset and its surroundings evolve. Elements of a setting may make a positive or negative contribution to the significance of the asset, may affect the ability to appreciate that significance or may be neutral.'

The setting itself is not designated. Every heritage asset, whether designated or not has a setting. Its importance, and therefore the degree of protection it is offered in planning decisions, depends entirely on the contribution it makes to the significance of the heritage asset or its appreciation.

Further advice on setting is available on the following websites:

• Historic England Guidance (opens new window)
• National Planning Practice Guidance (opens new window)

Relevant Local Plan policies:

LPP1:

• CS1 f)
• CS5 d)
• CS9 a), b) and g)
• CS10 (key policy)

LPP2:

• E5

1. All applications which are likely to have a significant impact on landscape character and will incur visual impact.
2. All applications where an environmental impact assessment is required.

Needs to be proportionate to the scale of the development and in accordance with best practice, (guidelines for landscape and visual impact assessment, 3rd edition, 2013, landscape institute and IEMA).

Should include photos and photomontages from selective identified viewpoints.

For further guidance please refer to Landscape Institute guidance (opens new window).

Relevant Local Plan policies:

LPP1:

• CS1 f)
• CS5 d)
• CS9 a) and g)
• CS10 a)
• CS11 (key policy)
• CS12 c)
• CS15 g)

LPP2:

• GSP6
• L2
• L3
• E4

1. All development where external lighting is proposed except where agreement to accepting relevant conditions is made clear within the planning application (for example within covering letter or planning statement).
2. Where an illuminated advert is proposed in the countryside.

Details shall be provided setting out proposed external lighting including location, number, design, manufacturers product details (including illumination levels and beam orientation), times of operation and measures to prevent light spill/pollution.

Due regard should be given to light sensitive areas and light sensitive receptors in order to maintain dark skies where possible and to minimise adverse impacts on protected species including bats.

Further guidance is available from:

• Secured by design (opens new window)
• Bat Conservation Trust - guidance on lighting (opens new window)
• Bats and lighting (opens new window)
• Dark Sky Discovery Partnership (opens new window)
• CPRE (opens new window)

Relevant Local Plan policies:

LPP1:

• CS1 f)
• CS6
• CS8
• CS9
• CS11

LPP2:

• A1
• A2
• A3
• L2
• L3

A report including plans identifying and accurately plotting all trees on the site or on adjacent land that could influence or be affected by the development (including street trees). The report shall assess the size, spread, condition and quality of these trees in accordance with BS 5837:2012.

Where trees are to be removed, these shall be identified on a plan and, where necessary, mitigation planting shall be included within landscaping proposals (see landscape proposals).

Where trees are to be retained, details shall be provided of measures to protect the trees and their root protection areas during construction works to BS 5837:2012.

Where works would likely affect trees, an arboricultural implications assessment should be submitted.

This information should be prepared by a suitably qualified arboriculturalist using the methodology contained in BS 5837: 2012 trees in relation to construction - recommendations.

Relevant Local Plan policies:

LPP1:

• CS1 f)
• CS5 d) (bullet point 4)
• CS8 j)
• CS9 a), b) and g)
• CS11

LPP2:

• E4
• A2
• A3