Local Heritage List Criteria
Feedback updated 21 Sep 2023
We asked
Havering’s Local Heritage List helps our communities and the local planning authority to identify heritage assets (for example, buildings, monuments, sites and landscapes) that are much loved and a distinctive part of our local historic environment. It provides a comprehensive list of the location of assets and what is significant about them.
During June - August 2023, we asked for your comments on the criteria. Robust criteria ensure the local list is properly evidenced, which in turn allows each nomination to be given full consideration during planning decisions.
You said
We received 21 responses.
- You mentioned group value to be considered
- You suggested views and townscapes to be included in the criteria
- You suggested to put greater emphasis on pre-war buildings
- You mentioned a number of buildings for consideration
We did
The Local Heritage List criteria have now been updated, taking on board comments we received during the consultation. Changes include:
- Updating the text in the ‘Age’ criterion to reflect Havering’s development over time
- We have assessed the proposition to include views in the local heritage list. Views can be identified and protected through planning policies or any specific framework- i.e. Conservation Area, Local Plan, Within designated park and gardens. However, views cannot be designated as heritage assets in the local list.
- We will consider Townscapes for future Conservation Area assessment in terms of how a character of a townscape contributes to the special interest the conservation area.
- All buildings mentioned for consideration will be assessed for inclusion in the updated local list.
Overview
Havering’s Local Heritage List helps our communities and the local planning authority to identify heritage assets (for example, buildings, monuments, sites and landscapes) that are much loved and a distinctive part of our local historic environment. It provides a comprehensive list of the location of assets and what is significant about them.
There are criteria to be met before being put forward for consideration. This is an important part of the process to ensure the local list is robust and properly evidenced, which in turn allows each nomination to be given full consideration during planning decisions.
We want to hear from you what you think should be included in that criteria and welcome your views. Survey closes on 10th August.
Once the criteria has been agreed, we’ll follow up with a further consultation in September this year which will provide an opportunity for the community to put forward the buildings and assets that they think should be included on the local heritage list.
The current list of heritage assets can be found here.
If you have any questions about the consultation, we will be holding two online drop-in sessions, where your questions can be answered. Please sign up below:
What happens next
Your views will inform the final version of the criteria that will be adopted by the Council.
Once the criteria are confirmed, there will be a nominations period starting in September 2023 where you will be able to submit suggestions of buildings and assets that you would like to see added to the Local Heritage List.
Events
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Question and Answer Session 1 (online)
From 11 Jul 2023 at 12:00 to 11 Jul 2023 at 13:00This Q+A session is for any questions you have about the consultation. Drop in at any time throughout the hour session and we can reply to your queries. Please book using the links above.
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Question and Answer Session 2 (online)
From 3 Aug 2023 at 14:00 to 3 Aug 2023 at 15:00This Q+A session is for any questions you have about the consultation. Drop in at any time throughout the hour session and we can reply to your queries. Please book using the links above.
Audiences
- Residents
- Residents
- Businesses
- Communities
Interests
- Local Plans
- Development
- Residents
- Communities
- Businesses
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