Keele neighbourhood plan representations

KE7 David Barton

Traditional Architecture Design Codes should be a central component across this entire consultation and its various chapters and sections especially concerning new construction. It performs strongly on economic, ecological and environmental grounds as can be attested toby leading figures and organisations with academic studies that corroborate this. Please see my PDF Umbrella Representation for the various merits outlined including Placemaking and Greenery Proposals. A ban on demolition of buildings constructed prior to 1950 should be enacted as soon as possible with reconstructions of previously demolished historic buildings listed or not given full support for restoration and reuse.

Non-Designated Heritage Assets and unclassified historic buildings should also be given full protection and support against their demolition, such as selling of publicly owned historic buildings that will be demolished otherwise.

Historic buildings should be duly reconstructed authentically as they were.

Whilst present points are mostly find the shift to utilising authentic Traditional Architecture based Design Codes will mitigate concerns facing all key stakeholders ranging from incumbent local residents to the Local Authority and House Builders and prospective new residents and businesses alike. It does this by directly addressing the need for housing, the otherwise avoidable strain on the environment and surrounding biodiversity whilst enabling the complete Newcastle Under Lyme Area to shine and stand out as a source of economic activity that can withstand local, regional, national and international pressures.