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Report of the Assistant Director Planning, Transportation Report of the Assistant Director Planning, Transportation & Highways to the meeting of the Regeneration and Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee to be held on 23 January 2014 AA Subject: Saltaire World Heritage Site Management Plan Review Project Summary statement: The report details an update on the review of the Management Plan for the Saltaire World Heritage Site following the meetings of the Regeneration and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on Thursday 29 th November 2012 and 2 nd May 2013 respectively The Management Plan Review Project has begun to draft an up-to-date Plan that balances the objectives of the World Heritage Convention with those of sustainable economic development including tourism. The Plan Review process includes ongoing public consultations. A Draft Plan is attached at Appendix 1 to provide an overview of what the Plan will cover. The drafting and production of a new Management Plan continues on the timeframe as originally agreed. A Draft Gantt Chart is presented at Appendix 2 Julian Jackson Portfolio: Assistant Director Planning, Highways Housing, Planning & Transport and Transportation Report Contact: Helen Thornton Overview & Scrutiny Area: Phone: (01274) 435319 E-mail: [email protected] Regeneration and Economy 1 1. SUMMARY 1.1 The report details an update on the review of the Management Plan for the Saltaire World Heritage Site following the meetings of the Regeneration and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on Thursday 29th November 2012 and 2 nd May 2013 respectively. 1.2 The Management Plan Review Project has begun to draft an up-to-date Plan that balances the objectives of the World Heritage Convention with those of sustainable economic development including tourism. The Plan Review process includes ongoing public consultations. A Draft Plan is attached at Appendix 1 to provide an overview of what the Plan will cover. The drafting and production of a new Management Plan continues on the timeframe as originally agreed. A Draft Project Gantt chart can be found at Appendix 2. 2. BACKGROUND 2.1 This report should be read in conjunction with the Reports of the Assistant Director Planning, Transportation & Highways to the meetings of the Regeneration and Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee of 29 th November 2012 and 2nd May 2013 and the minutes of those meetings. 2.2 Saltaire was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001. As the Local Planning Authority, Bradford Council has responsibility for ensuring its protection and conservation through appropriate development plan policies and through the development management process. Bradford Council took the strategic lead in preparing Saltaire’s World Heritage Site nomination in 2000 and produced a Management Plan in partnership with the local community. This provided the strategic framework for the management of the site but the need for review was identified in 2012 (refer to reports and minutes noted above). The new management plan is in preparation in line with previous Overview and Scrutiny Committee resolutions. 2.3 Actions Update • A range of consultation with stakeholders, local residents, schools and business has been delivered and is ongoing. • The 2000 Management Plan has been reviewed. • Exemplar Plans from other World Heritage Sites in the UK have been analysed. • The above will inform the format and contents of the new Saltaire World Heritage Site Management Plan. A Draft Plan is attached at Appendix 1 to provide an overview of the contents of the new management plan. • The timescales for production of the Draft Management Plan as minuted at the last meeting are able to be maintained and a Draft Gantt Chart is presented at Appendix 2. • The Management Plan continues to be drafted to incorporate public and other consultations. The Draft Gantt Chart at Appendix 2 shows the currently anticipated consultations. The formal consultation stage is currently anticipated to begin in June 2014. 2 3. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS None. 4. FINANCIAL & RESOURCE APPRAISAL 4.1 The preparation of the management plan is currently funded through the Council’s Landscape, Design and Conservation Team revenue budget, which includes the full time equivalent post of Saltaire World Heritage Site Officer. 4.2 The management plan will provide a framework for future investment from both the Council and other stakeholders and could support bids for capital or revenue in the future where the opportunities arise. 4.3 As the management plan is developed a more comprehensive picture of the likely financial and resource implications will be set out as far a possible including potential sources of funding. 5. LEGAL APPRAISAL 5.1 Government policy on the protection of World Heritage Sites is set out in Circular 07/2009 (refer to background documents detailed at section 12, below). 6. OTHER IMPLICATIONS 6.1 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY 6.1.1 It is anticipated that a full Equalities Impact Assessment will be undertaken as an integral part of the Management Plan Review Project. 6.2 SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS / GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACTS 6.2.1 It is intended that these issues will be fully addressed as part of the Environmental Sustainability theme within the new management plan. 7. NOT FOR PUBLICATION DOCUMENTS None. 8. OPTIONS 8.1 As this report is a progress update in line with previous resolutions, the only option provided is to continue to develop the Management Plan in line with previous Scrutiny Committee resolutions. 3 9. RECOMMENDATIONS 9.1 That the contents of this report be noted. 10. APPENDICES • Appendix 1 Draft Management Plan 2013 – presents proposed structure and contents of Management Plan including a consultation summary and emerging issues list • Appendix 2 Draft Management Plan Review - Project Gantt Chart – presents overall timeline for developing, consulting upon and approving the Management Plan. 11. BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS Saltaire World Heritage Site Management Plan (CBMDC, 2000) accessible online http://www.bradford.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/658BA04B-799B-4E15-B3F6- 3293D2ED8AAF/0/SaltaireManagementPlan.pdf Protection of World Heritage sites: circular 07/2009 (DCLG, 2009) accessible online https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protection-of-world-heritage-sites-circular-07- 2009 The Protection & Management of World Heritage Sites in England (English Heritage, 2009) accessible online http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/publications/protection-management-of-world-heritage- sites-in-england/ehwhsplanningcircularguidance.pdf The Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention (UNESCO 2012) accessible online http://whc.unesco.org/archive/opguide12-en.pdf 4 Report of the Assistant Director Planning, Transportation & Highways to the meeting of the Regeneration and Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee to be held on 23 January 2014, Appendix 1 - Saltaire World Heritage Site Draft Management Plan 2013 Foreword Overview by Sec of State for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries Preface Overview by Chair of Steering Group Executive Summary Summary of Plan Vision Saltaire is an outstandingly well preserved example of a mid 19th century industrial textiles town. Saltaire’s architectural style reflects Victorian philanthropic paternalism and its original design, materials and function continue to thrive and express its universal value. Saltaire aims to be a welcoming and inclusive place with a vibrant community, which takes inspiration from its past, whilst planning for a sustainable future and striking an effective and creative balance between a place to live, invest in, work, learn and visit. Saltaire aspires to be a place where World Heritage significance is fully acknowledged, appreciated and understood by present and future generations. It will strive for the highest standards of interpretation, protection and conservation in support of deliverable economic development and tourism. Part 1 - Introduction - The need for a WHS Management Plan - The status, scope and role of the Plan - The preparation of the Plan (Consultation Report Appendix x) - Progress against the Aims of the 2001 Plan (appendix x) - Structure of the Plan Part 2 - Management of the site - Management structures and reporting - Planning, policy and legislative framework - Governance - Ownership - Community groups (appendix x) Part 3 - Description and significance of the site - Inscription, Statement of Outstanding Universal Value, integrity and authenticity - General location and boundary description - Cultural assets and natural assets - key values and qualities of the site - Historical context description– (appendix) - Conservation status and statutory responsibilities - Evidence base studies summary (fabric survey 2009, evaluation of views, environmental capacity study, designated and open spaces etc include all as appendices) - current usages of the site - Buffer zone - Ongoing monitoring of significance - Periodic reporting to UNESCO Part 4 - Management Issues and Overarching Themes Emergent Issues list: A range of issues have been identified during the review of the Management Plan. This list will continue to be refined. 1. Stakeholder involvement is critical to the achievement of objectives in the Plan and this was highlighted during all the consultations. Engagement of key land and property owners is a continual process 2. There is a need to make the message and branding of the Site consistent. 3. The story of Saltaire needs to be enriched by improved interpretation facilities and especially a better web presence.
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