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PPG: Historic Environment
gov.uk · 🏴 England
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Current guidance (updated 2024)
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[PPG-heritage-assess]
— Assessing significance
"Heritage statements should draw on NHLE, Historic Environment Record, site research, conservation area appraisals."
[PPG-heritage-CA]
— Conservation areas
"Section 72 duty: special attention to preserving or enhancing character or appearance of conservation areas."
[PPG-heritage-lts]
— Less than substantial harm
"Less than substantial harm weighed against public benefits, giving great weight to heritage conservation."
[PPG-heritage-setting]
— Setting
"Setting may change over time. Use Historic England GPA3 good practice guidance for assessment."
[PPG-heritage-significance]
— Significance
"Significance means the value of a heritage asset: archaeological, architectural, artistic or historic interest, including setting."
[PPG-heritage-substantial]
— Substantial harm test
"Substantial harm is a high bar. Consent refused unless outweighed by substantial public benefits."
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