Historic environment
Most local environments have an historic dimension that contributes to its quality and character. The historic environment covers ancient monuments, archaeological sites and landscapes, historic buildings, townscapes, parks, gardens and designed landscapes, as well as our marine heritage. All these assets are recognised as having particular value, and it is the planning system which seeks to manage these elements in a sustainable way
Policy summary
NPPG 18 Planning and the Historic Environment , supported by PAN 71 Conservation Area Management provides the current policy on historic environments whereby:
- The planning system should contribute to the delivery of Scottish Ministers' objectives and policies for the historic environment.
- Planning authorities should ensure that the special qualities of the historic environment are safeguarded. This should cover statutory and non-statutory designations, while recognising that non-designated heritage assets, such as archaeological remains, can be a material consideration in the planning process.
Latest
The current policy is currently under review. The new Scottish Planning Policy will supersede and consolidate existing guidance (NPPG 5 and NPPG 18) as well as complementing Scottish Historic Environment Policies (SHEPs) produced by Historic Scotland.