Policy CH2: Sites of Historical Importance

This Plan supports that areas for development are assessed for historical and cultural importance before planning permission is granted, with particular regard to protecting listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments as described in Table 7.1 ‘Listed Buildings and Structures’.

Additional protection to be given to the following structures of historical significance 

1. the finger post at the junction of Burley Road and Ashwell Road;
2. the bridge on Church Street.;
3. the ancient parish boundary as defined by its hedgerows and green corridors