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Buildings of Local
Importance
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CBE11
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Proposals for development will not be
permitted if they would involve the demolition of, or substantial
alteration to the external appearance of, any building designated
as of local importance, unless:
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(a)
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all reasonable steps have been taken
to retain the building, or retain it unaltered, including
examination of alternative uses compatible with its local
importance; and
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(b)
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retention of the building, or
retention unaltered, would be demonstrably impracticable;
or
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(c)
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the building could not be practicably
retained, or retained unaltered, as part of a redevelopment scheme
for which there are firm and detailed proposals; and
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(d)
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the benefits of the scheme outweigh
the local importance of the building.
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10.40
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The City Council has identified a number of
buildings of 'local importance' which are considered to make a
positive contribution to the character of the area in which they
are situated or have local significance. Whilst these buildings are
not considered of sufficient national importance to merit listing
and do not enjoy the full protection it affords, they are noted for
their contribution to the local scene or for historical
associations. Proposals for conversion to new uses necessary to
ensure their survival will be sympathetically considered, provided
they do not unacceptably harm the qualities that justify their
protection. These buildings are shown on the Proposals Map and
listed in Appendix IX.
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