Council lists heritage buildings to be protected

A borough council is preparing a list of heritage assets to help protect them in future planning decisions.

The creation of the list could offer locally recognised buildings, sites or places in Burton and Uttoxeter greater protection due to their historical or architectural interest.

East Staffordshire Borough Council does not currently have such a list, and cabinet members will be asked to support the creation of one next week.

If proposals are approved in the future, sites on the list would be known as non-designated heritage assets, differentiating them from those which are formally listed.

Current designated heritage assets within East Staffordshire include 25 conservation areas, as well as 899 listed buildings and 58 monuments.

The new heritage list will also help inform parish councils and local history interest groups such as Burton Civic Society and Uttoxeter Heritage Trust about priority sites.

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