Comment

Representation ID: 167490

Received: 25/10/2018

Respondent: Historic England

2.6 SURROUNDING CONTEXT
Welcome references to the various historic assets needing to be preserved but suggest reference is made to drawing on local character and vernacular. Factual corrections proposed.

We welcome reference to the Conservation Area, listed buildings and Scheduled Monument in Waterbeach. Development will need to preserve, and where appropriate enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area. Clues may be drawn from the Conservation Area to influence the design and layout of the new settlement. The tower of St John's church should be considered as a key view in any future design for the site.

We suggest that reference should be made to the importance of drawing upon local character and the distinctive vernacular and materials palette.

Fig 11 We welcome the inclusion of heritage assets on this diagram. The grade II listed gate piers to Denny Abbey on the A10 would appear to be missing from this figure.

We also suggest the use of the term Scheduled Monument, rather than Scheduled Ancient Monument in the key. Modern convention is to refer to scheduled monuments rather than scheduled ancient monuments, given that a wide range and age of monuments are scheduled. This is in line with the terminology used in the NPPF.