Setting of listed buildings and development proposals

The setting of a listed building is often an essential part of the building's character. In some circumstances this may include adjacent buildings or an entire street. These buildings may not necessarily be of great individual merit but combine to produce a visual harmony which enriches the setting of the listed building. Any proposals for development which by its character or location may have an adverse affect on the setting of listed buildings will require very careful consideration. Development proposals some distance from the site of a listed building can sometimes have an adverse affect on its setting e.g. where it would affect views of an historic skyline, circumstances.