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Gardens and Designed Landscapes - Draft for Consultation Item no + EDIN BVRG H Report no THE CITY 0F EDINBURGH COUNCIL Edinburgh Planning Guidance: Gardens and Designed Landscapes - Draft for Consultation Planning Committee 6 August 2009 1 Purpose of report 1.I To seek Committee authority to consult on a survey and related draft planning guidance on Gardens and Designed Landscapes. 2 Summary 2.1 The principal objective of the study was to identify, within Edinburgh, through desk review, research and field survey, all significant gardens and designed landscapes - including those of local and regional value, as well as previously unrecognised sites of national value, and their significant existing features, in accordance with Governmen t guidance. 3 Main report 3.1 Gardens and designed landscapes contribute in many ways to the value of the historic city centre, suburbs and rural hinterland of Edinburgh. A wide range of types of designed green space - from Princes Street Gardens and other New Town Gardens, through public parks, cemeteries and institutional grounds, to surviving former landed estates - contributes to visual and natural diversity and provides valued recreational assets. 3.2 The Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland published by Historic Scotland identifies gardens and designed landscapes of national importance. The value of a more comprehensive record that includes those of regional and local significance is recognised in Government advice and by conservation groups, historians and the public. 3.3 SPP23 : Planning and the Historic Environment states in para 46 “Scottish Ministers’ policies for Gardens and Designed Landscapes and the considerations to be taken into account are set out in the current Scottish Historic Environment Policy (SHEP).” And in para 47 “Government policy is to protect and preserve non-designated, other historic environment interest, in situ wherever feasible and, as such, they are material considerations in the planning process.” The draft consolidated Scottish Planning Policy is consistent with this. 1 3.4 SHEP para 3.66 states: “Planning authorities should use appropriate conditions to protect and enhance sites on the Inventory. Planning authorities are also encouraged to obtain management plans for gardens and designed landscapes from owners, both to identify conservation needs and direct how change can best be accommodated.” 3.5 Planning Authorities are also encouraged, as best practice, to develop policies within their development plans for the identification and future management of non-Inventory sites in their areas. SHEP para 3.65 states: “The lnventory is intended to identify sites of national importance. There are however many sites across Scotland which do not meet the criteria set for national importance, but nevertheless make an important contribution to the local historic environment and landscape character of the area. Planning authorities are therefore encouraged to develop policies within their development plans for the identification and future management of such non-lnvenfory sites in their areas.” 3.6 In line with best practice, policy will be developed within emerging development plans, and information in the report relating to each site will inform development management considerations to encourage high standards of design and landscape management. Methodology 3.7 A two-stage approach was adopted by the consultants: Stage 1: A broad search to identify all potential sites of value was carried out through desk based assessment using historic maps and published sources. This produced a list of 312 sites with a range of values that may be significant at local or regional level in terms of the Inventory parameters. 3.8 Stage 2: From the above, 48 sites were prioritised for more detailed reports: those which warranted further information on conservation requirements because of potential changes of use of development pressures. 3.9 Should proposed development affect a site identified at stage 1, an applicant may be requested to provide a historic landscape assessment of the area in line with best practice to allow assessment of how change can best be accommodated. Consultation 3.10 A ten week consultation period will be scheduled from mid August. Consultees will include Historic Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Garden History Society in Scotland. The survey will be of interest to members of the public in terms of its importance in recognising cultural landscape value. 4 Financial Implications 4.1 There are no financial implications arising from this report. 5 Environmental Impact 5.1 There are no adverse environmental impacts arising from this report. 2 6 Conclusions 6.1 Conservation and management of the natural and historic environment is important in cultural and sustainability terms, and is an integral part of the wider planning function of the council. Consistency with current government advice, an updated evidence base and appropriate policies will enable this to be achieved. 7 Recommendations 7.1 It is recommended that Committee: approves the attached draft guideline for consultation purposes; approves the survey for consultation purposes; and supports the survey of additional sites when resources allow. Dave Anderson Director of City Development Appendices 1 Draft Edinburgh Planning Guidance: Gardens and Designed Landscapes: 2 Survey of Gardens and Designed Landscapes - Summary Report 3 Stage 1 List of Gardens and Designed Landscapes 4 Site Location Map of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Edinburgh Contact/tel/Email Frances Jarvie tel 0131 469 3557 email [email protected] Wards affected All Single Outcome Supports National Outcome 12; we value and enjoy our built and natural Agreement environment and protect it and enhance it for future generations. Supports Local Outcome: the development of a quality built and natural environment is well supported. Background Stage 2 Detailed Survey of Gardens and Designed Landscapes Papers ASIFKIPLANCOMIGardens and Designated Landscapes 28 July 2009 3 the country’s heritage are important functions of the planning system. Planning authorities should outline policy criteria to ensure appropriate protection, conservation and management of designed landscapes, both of national importance and also of sites that do not meet the inventory criteria but nevertheless make an important contribution to the local historic environment and landscape character. Section 15 of the Town and Country Planning (General Development Procedure) (Scotland) Order 1992 as amended requires planning authorities to consult Historic Scotland in respect of any development that may affect a historic garden or designed landscape identified in the Inventory. On behalf of Scottish Ministers, Historic Scotland’s views on such applications will be a material consideration in the planning authority’s determination of the case. The Council may require the following information to be submitted in support of a planning application to assess the effect on the site and its setting, to identify conservation needs and direct how change can best be accommodated and significant elements protected and enhanced: Tree Survey (refer to SPG Trees and Development) Historic Landscape Assessment Landscape Management Plan Background/Context Gardens and designed landscapes can be defined as grounds that are consciously laid out for artistic effect. They are often the setting of important buildings and, in addition to parkland, woodland, water and formal garden elements, can have significant wild life, archaeological and scientific interest. The Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, published by HS and SNH in 1988 with supplementary volumes added in 2006, is intended to identify sites of national importance. At June 2009 there were 386 gardens and designed landscapes identified, of which 19 are in the Edinburgh area. The list is not exhaustive and further sites may be added. In addition, sites of local importance should be recognised as making an important contribution to local historic environment and landscape character. Reference should be made to the survey carried out in 2009 on behalf of the Council by Peter McGowan Associates identifying sites of regional and local importance. General Principles An awareness of the original design, historical development, setting and special qualities of a garden or designed landscape is essential to maintain the integrity of the landscape design and avoid inappropriate planting and the loss of valuable features including vistas. Developers are encouraged to discuss preliminary proposals at an early stage with the planning authority and Garden History Society in Scotland, and in the case of Inventory sites, with Historic Scotland. A landscape historian should be appointed to advise on historic context and site constraints. 2 There will be a presumption against the removal of historic features and trees that are an integral part of the landscape design, unless replacement is required as part of an approved conservation management plan. Significant features justifying designation should be protected or enhanced. The authentic restoration of sites will be encouraged. There may be a requirement for a historic landscape management plan to maintain the historical and cultural value of the landscape as a condition of planning consent or as part of a planning agreement. Detailed Considerations Setting All historic landscapes should be considered in the context of their setting, and this should be identified as part of site assessment. Land outside
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