Heritage Impact Screening and Significance Assessment

Assess heritage asset significance, determine harm levels, and establish documentation requirements per NPPF paragraphs 199–208.

Heritage Asset Details

Heritage Asset Type

Proximity to Development

Proposed Development Type

Proposed Height (storeys or max m)

Proposed Materials

Impact Factors

Select all applicable impacts:

Demolition of heritage asset or part thereof

Physical alteration (façade, structure, materials)

Change of use

Impact on setting or character

Loss of historic fabric

Impact on key views (e.g. from vista point, landmark)

Impact on historic landscape character

Impact on archaeological interest

Heritage Assessment Results

Asset Significance Level

Harm Level Assessment

Public Benefit Test

Required Documentation

Consultation Requirements

Historic England and local conservation advisors

Mitigation and Recommendations

NPPF Policy References

NPPF Paragraphs 199–208 (Heritage assets and development)
Paragraph 199: Heritage significance assessment
Paragraph 201: Substantial harm threshold (wholly exceptional circumstances)
Paragraph 202: Less than substantial harm (weigh against public benefit)

Heritage Impact Screening and Significance Assessment

Heritage Asset Details

Impact Factors

Heritage Assessment Results

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