PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage·Page 63·E26
Retention and Repair of Original Ironwork
Original ironwork should be retained and repaired rather than removed, as it often provides important character and unity to historic buildings and areas. Pressure to remove ironwork for parking or other purposes will generally lead to refusal of proposals.
Where original ironwork exists it is often an important feature sometimes giving unity to a group or terrace of historic buildings. Local foundries and blacksmiths developed individualism in their work and this local flavour can give a particular character to an area or locality. Broken cast iron can be repaired and damage should not be regarded as an excuse for removal. In some areas there is pressure to convert gardens and yards to parking but if this means loss of ironwork or other important features or if the proposal intrudes into a unified landscape, proposals are likely to be refused.
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