Thank you for the invitation to comment on the draft Neighbourhood Plan. We are pleased to note that our comments on an earlier draft (letter dated 30 October 2014) have largely been taken into account. We are supportive of the content of the document, particularly the comprehensive treatment of the wider historic environment including non-designated heritage assets and its' emphasis on local distinctiveness. We are also pleased to see a specific policy (W3) that sets out to conserve local heritage assets.

Overall English Heritage now consider it to be a well-considered, concise and fit for purpose document that effectively embraces the ethos of "constructive conservation".

Beyond those observations we have no substantive comments to make on what English Heritage considers is a very good example of community led planning. We hope the Examination goes well.