DM7 Local List - Alternative Options
Support
Development Management Policies DPD
Representation ID: 17994
Received: 14/04/2010
Respondent: Mr Paul Sealey
I would support a less restrictive approach. If a building has real historic or architectural merit then it should be protected under the existing listing mechanisms. Major changes to a building such as an extension can already be controlled through the planning process. Attempting to control minor changes will increase costs to the council and therefore the council taxpayer and probably increase the costs of the changes to the owner. This could have the perverse affect of repairs and maintenance not being carried out and buildings losing the attraction that they would otherwise have.
I would support a less restrictive approach. If a building has real historic or architectural merit then it should be protected under the existing listing mechanisms. Major changes to a building such as an extension can already be controlled through the planning process. Attempting to control minor changes will increase costs to the council and therefore the council taxpayer and probably increase the costs of the changes to the owner. This could have the perverse affect of repairs and maintenance not being carried out and buildings losing the attraction that they would otherwise have.