Agenda item

Report of the Head of Democratic Services.

Simon Russell, Head of Democratic Services, presented the report, which proposed a further expansion of the remit to CAAG, to enable more discussion and a broader input into the decision-making process in respect of matters affecting Conservation Areas, Listed Buildings and Heritage Assets.

The Group considered the report.

There was general agreement on the value of the proposal, and particularly of auditing and listing properties of architectural interest that were not formally listed by Historic England, both within and outside of conservation areas and heritage assets in the public realm, such as street furniture and tree boulevards. 

In the course of the discussion, the Specialist Officer for Conservation confirmed that:

·       there was a local process to list properties of architectural interest that were not formally listed or in a conservation area; and

·       a good relationship existed with East Sussex County Council in regard to managing street lighting and conversations were underway to look at ways to share information. Feedback on the outcome of the conversations would be brought to a future CAAG meeting.

The Chair confirmed that, on those occasions where contribution from East Sussex County Council was deemed useful, a representative would be invited to comment or attend the relevant meeting.

CAAG comment: At the conclusion of the discussion, there was unanimous agreement on the proposed expansion of remit, and that the Group would continue to work on a cross party basis, however, the Group did not come to a shared view that the membership should be expanded.