Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance, (copy enclosed).

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance seeking Members’ approval to adopt the List of Local Heritage Assets for Maldon (attached as Appendix 1 to the report).

It was noted that a draft of the Local List for Maldon had been approved for public consultation in June 2019 and a table summarising the consultation responses received was attached as Appendix 2 to the report.  Members attention was drawn to a letter submitted by RPS Group on behalf of Mid-Essex Hospital Servicers NHS Trust which sought exclusion of specific areas from the listing and inclusion of a map highlighting those buildings included and excluded from the list document.  The report highlighted Officers’ responses in relation to this and the changes that had been made to the local list.

Members were reminded that up-to-date Parish Lists of Local Heritage Assets which highlight and promote locally important historic buildings in each parish would be a useful tool in meeting the Council’s objectives.

During the discussion the Director of Strategy, Performance and Governance provided explanation as to the difference between a heritage asset and Grade I and II listing on buildings.  The Director clarified that if approved, the List of Local Heritage Assets would have immediate effect on any new planning applications relating to sites listed.

The Committee asked that its thanks be passed onto the Conservation Officer for his work on drafting all Lists of Local Heritage Assets.

RESOLVED that the List of Local Heritage Assets for Maldon be approved for formal adoption.