11. Cultural Heritage and the Historic Environment: Outcome and Measures

Desired Outcome 11

The historic environment and cultural heritage of the Forest of Bowland is better understood, conserved, enhanced and celebrated.

MEASURES National Gov, ALBS and Local Government Communities and land owners Conservation bodies
11A Use the planning system to resist the piecemeal erosion of aspects of Bowland’s historic landscape character (settlement patterns, field boundaries, woodland and wood pasture, parklands, etc.)  ✔ ✔ ✔
11B Ensure that tangible cultural heritage is not adversely impacted by projects and land management activity beyond the planning system  ✔ ✔ ✔
11C Utilise agri-environment schemes and other incentives to conserve historic features and reinforce the character of historic landscapes ✔ ✔ ✔
11D Improve the condition of assets which appear on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, and act to remove them from the Register through conservation and restoration measures ✔ ✔ ✔
11E Develop uses for redundant historic structures which respect their character  ✔ ✔ ✔
11F Establish and support community-led archaeological projects  ✔ ✔ ✔
11G Ensure the Heritage at Risk register is resourced to stay up to date with good quality and accessible information ✔    
11H Ensure the supply of local building materials is adequate for ongoing building repairs & maintenance ✔    
11I Research and document local life and traditions, supporting efforts to keep alive local stories, crafts and skills ✔ ✔ ✔
11J Develop collaborative projects to research, conserve and interpret the built heritage of the Forest of Bowland. ✔ ✔ ✔
11K Increase awareness around Listed Building status, the need for consent and the use of appropriate materials/technologies in relation to climate change resilience ✔ ✔ ✔

 

Targets

PLTOF target 10: Decrease the number of nationally designated heritage assets at risk in Protected Landscapes

PLTOF Targets supported: 10

Local Indicator

Number of collaborative projects focusing on built and cultural heritage