Agenda item

Report of the City Planning Officer

For Decision

Members noted that a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for the Barbican Listed Building Management Guidelines had been issued for public consultation between May and July 2012.  In response to comments received, a number of amendments were proposed, as set out in Appendix 2 to the report.  Following further comments from the Barbican Residents’ Consultation Committee on 10 September 2012(RCC), the officer from the Built Environment proposed some new text, for insertion in Paragraph 5.3 of Volume I of the Listed Building Management Guidelines.  This was tabled for Members.

Following adoption, Members noted that a leaflet would be prepared and distributed to those concerned with commissioning and carrying out works across the Estate.  The leaflet would provide guidance for officers and contractors.  A Member suggested that an executive summary would have been helpful.  The officer advised that residents are actively encouraged to contact the Estate Office, should they require clarity. 

In response to further questions, the officer advised that the production of Volume 4 would be subject to funding.  Unfortunately, English Heritage had been subject to budget cuts, similar to those imposed on local authorities, but alternative funding streams were being investigated. Members were also advised that the reference to ‘COLAT’ had to remain in a concise format.  Although one Member felt that signage and lighting was adequate, the officer advised that there were some issues across the Estate, which would be addressed by a joined up approach.   

RESOLVED, that:

1.    The amendments to the Barbican Listed Building Management Guidelines Supplementary Planning Documentation, listed in Appendices 2 and 3 to the report, be agreed.

2.    The Planning and Transportation Committee be recommended to adopt the Barbican Listed Building Management Guidelines (SPD).