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1.Policy BE.1 of the Norfolk Structure Plan states :- "The quality of the built environment will be maintained and improved by: (i) safeguarding and improving the historic urban and rural environment - in particular the buildings and open spaces which make up the form and character of towns and villages; (ii) protecting and safeguarding all historic buildings and ancient monuments and their settings; (iii) protecting and enhancing conservation areas". The Borough Council, as Local Planning Authority, is unable to fully assess the impact of the proposed development on the Martham Conservation Area in view of the lack of information afforded by the outline planning application.
2.Policy BNV7 of the Deposit Version of the Borough-Wide Local Plan states :- "Within conservation areas the demolition of buildings and structures or the felling of trees which contribute to the areas' character or appearance will not be permitted except in exceptional circumstances. All new development in or adjacent to conservation areas must be sympathetic to and improve and enhance the character of the area and any proposals which adversely affect the area due to design or use will not be permitted. Any outline planning applications must be supported by sufficient detailed information to demonstrate the impact of the development on the area". The proposal is contrary to this policy in that the planning application has been submitted in outline form only without sufficient details to allow the Borough Council, as Local Planning Authority, to fully assess the impact of the proposed development on the Martham Conservation Area.