Birmingham Eastside Extension ES Volume 2 Technical Appendix Q1: Historic Environment Technical Information MMD-300207-HS30-DOC-0000-1041 October 2016 West Midland Combined Authority Birmingham Eastside Extension Historic Environment Technical Information Issue and revision record Revision Date Originator Checker Coordinator Approver Description A July 2016 PR JT CS KL First draft CH KL B October 2016 PR JW CS KL Final for submission JT Information class: Standard This document is issued for the party which commissioned it We accept no responsibility for the consequences of this and for specific purposes connected with the above-captioned document being relied upon by any other party, or being used project only. It should not be relied upon by any other party or for any other purpose, or containing any error or omission used for any other purpose. which is due to an error or omission in data supplied to us by other parties. 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MMD/300207/HS30/DOC/0000/1041/B October 2016 http://pims01/pims/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objId=2093550168&objAction=browse&viewType=1 Birmingham Eastside Extension Historic Environment Technical Information Contents Chapter Title Page Historic Environment 8 1.1 Background _______________________________________________________________________ 8 1.2 Legislation and Planning Policy ________________________________________________________ 8 1.3 Methodology ______________________________________________________________________ 15 1.4 Baseline Conditions ________________________________________________________________ 16 1.5 Built heritage _____________________________________________________________________ 39 1.6 Archaeological potential _____________________________________________________________ 44 Annexes 48 A. Heritage asset heritage value assessment tables _________________________________________ 49 B. Selected photographs from the proposed development area _________________________________ 91 MMD/300207/HS30/DOC/0000/1041/B October 2016 http://pims01/pims/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objId=2093550168&objAction=browse&viewType=1 Birmingham Eastside Extension Historic Environment Technical Information Historic Environment 1.1 Background 1.1.1 This technical appendix should be read in conjunction with Chapter 14 Historic Environment of ES Volume 1 Main Statement. This technical appendix will identify and assess the heritage value1 of all heritage assets within a 200m study area and is used to support the recommendations made in Chapter 14: Historic Environment of ES Volume 1 Main Statement. This technical appendix is a description of the baseline only and the impacts and effects of the BEE are dealt with in Chapter 14: Historic Environment of ES Volume 1 Main Statement and ES Volume 2 Technical Appendix Q2: Impact Assessment Table. 1.1.2 The archaeological and heritage constraints are illustrated in drawing MMD-300207-HS30- DRA-0000-0001-0004 in ES Volume 2 Technical Appendix A: EIA Drawings. 1.2 Legislation and Planning Policy European European Convention on the Protection of the Archaeological Heritage (Revised) Treaty no.143 , ratified 2001 1.2.1 The European Convention for the Protection and Management of the Archaeological Heritage promotes high standards for archaeological work. It states that procedures should be put in place to ensure that archaeological excavation and other archaeological activities are properly authorised and supervised to ensure archaeology is properly recorded and protected. It also states that destructive techniques, such as excavation, are only carried out by qualified, specially authorised people (Article 3). Current English planning policy (as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)) follows the steps set out in Article 5 of the Convention for the protection and recording of archaeology during development. Convention for the Protection of Architectural Heritage of Europe, Treaty no.121, ratified 1998 1.2.2 This Convention outlines that each country takes statutory measures to protect architectural heritage (Article 3) and that appropriate procedures are put in place ensure that any demolition, alteration or scheme affecting the protected building or structures is properly authorised and supervised (Article 4). Current English planning policy (as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)) follows the steps set out in Article 10 of the Convention for the protection and recording of architectural heritage during development. 1 Please note that national and local policy and guidance refers to “heritage significance”. To prevent confusion with EIA terminology of “significance of effect” this report will use the term “heritage value” in place of “heritage significance” unless directly quoting from policy or guidance. The definition of “heritage significance” as defined in the National Planning Policy Framework will be applied to “heritage value” in the context of this report. 8 MMD/300207/HS30/DOC/0000/1041 B August 2016 http://pims01/pims/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objId=2091112192&objAction=browse&viewType=1 Birmingham Eastside Extension Historic Environment Technical Information National legislation 1.2.3 The law in England regarding ancient monuments, archaeological areas, listed buildings and conservation areas are covered by two acts: Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979; and Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Planning policy National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), 2012 1.2.4 NPPF came into effect in March 2012 and this legislation provides a framework for the management of the historic environment. Of particular relevance to the BEE are the following policies: 1.2.5 "128. In determining applications, local planning authorities should require an applicant to describe the significance of any heritage assets affected, including any contribution made by their setting. The level of detail should be proportionate to the assets' importance and no more than is sufficient to understand the potential impact of the proposal on their significance. As a minimum the relevant historic environment record should have been consulted and the heritage assets assessed using appropriate expertise where necessary. Where a site on which development is proposed includes or has the potential to include heritage assets with archaeological interest, local planning authorities should require developers to submit an appropriate desk-based assessment and, where necessary, a field evaluation." 1.2.6 "129. Local planning authorities should identify and assess the particular significance of any heritage asset that may be affected by a proposal (including by development affecting the setting of a heritage asset) taking account of the available evidence and any necessary expertise. They should take this assessment into account when considering the impact of a proposal on a heritage asset, to avoid or minimise conflict between the heritage asset's conservation and any aspect of the proposal." 1.2.7 “131. In determining planning applications, local planning authorities should take account of: the desirability of sustaining and enhancing the significance of heritage assets and putting them to viable uses consistent with their conservation; the positive contribution that conservation of heritage assets can make to sustainable communities including their economic vitality; and the desirability of new development making a positive contribution to local character and distinctiveness.” 1.2.8 “132. When considering the impact of a proposed development on the significance of a designated heritage asset, great weight should be given to the asset’s conservation. The more important the asset, the greater the weight should be. Significance can be harmed or 9 MMD/300207/HS30/DOC/0000/1041 B August 2016 http://pims01/pims/llisapi.dll?func=ll&objId=2091112192&objAction=browse&viewType=1 Birmingham Eastside Extension Historic Environment Technical Information lost through alteration or destruction of the heritage asset or development within its setting. As heritage assets are irreplaceable, any harm or loss should require clear and convincing justification. Substantial harm to or loss of a grade II listed building, park or garden should be exceptional. Substantial harm to or loss of designated heritage assets of the highest significance, notably scheduled monuments, protected wreck sites, battlefields, grade I and II* listed buildings, grade I and II* registered parks and gardens, and World Heritage Sites, should be wholly exceptional.” 1.2.9 “133. Where a proposed development will lead to substantial harm to or total loss of significance of a designated heritage asset, local planning authorities should refuse consent, unless it can be demonstrated that the substantial harm or loss is necessary to achieve substantial public benefits that outweigh that harm or loss, or all of the following apply: the nature of the heritage asset prevents all reasonable uses of the site; and no viable use of the heritage asset itself can be found in the medium term through appropriate marketing that will enable its conservation; and conservation by grant-funding or some form of charitable or public ownership is demonstrably not possible; and the harm or loss is outweighed by the benefit of bringing the site back into use.” 1.2.10 “134. Where a development proposal will lead to less