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Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Planning: Salisbury

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage on 23 September (HL10307), what assessment they have made of the protection afforded by the National Planning Policy Framework to the landscape views of Salisbury Cathedral from the water meadows of the River Avon.

Answer

The settings of heritage assets are protected through national planning policy. Any harm to, or loss of, the significance of a designated heritage asset, including from development within its setting, requires clear and convincing justification. Substantial harm to or loss of assets of the highest significance, including Grade I listed buildings such as Salisbury Cathedral, should be wholly exceptional.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10990
Session
2024-26
Related items
Cultural Heritage: Protection
Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Planning: Salisbury
Monday, 3 November 2025
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Planning Salisbury
Link
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