This report presents the Brentwood Local Heritage List (Local List) and seeks the approval of the committee to adopt the list and give delegated authority to the Director of Place for the ongoing management of the list. All Local Authorities are responsible for compiling a Local List, with guidance being set out by Historic England, through the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The recently adopted Brentwood Local Plan 2016-2033 also refers to Non-Designated Heritage Assets and a Local List under Policy BE16 Conservation and Enhancement of Historic Environment and supports the ethos of local listing.

After a full discussion, Cllr Hossack MOVED and Cllr White SECONDED the recommendation in the report. A vote was taken and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY.

Members are asked to:

Approve the Brentwood Local Heritage List as set out in Appendix A.

Reasons for Recommendation

All Local authorities are responsible for compiling a Local List. This is guided by the National Planning Policy Framework requirement to sustain and enhance the significance of all heritage assets, informed by the recognition that heritage assets are an ‘irreplaceable resource’ and should be conserved ‘in a manner appropriate to their significance’. Publication and regular updating of a local list is now also consistent with the council’s new local plan, which commits to the ethos of local listing in support of Policy BE16, Conservation and Enhancement of the Historic Environment.