The West Midlands Rail Freight Interchange Order 2020

Cultural heritage – demolition of heritage assets U.K.

10.—(1) The undertaker must not demolish the Woodside Farm House and associated structures (as identified on the map of heritage receptors) before the commencement of development at Development Zones A6, A5b or A7c as shown on development zone parameter plan.

(2) The Woodside Farm House and associated structures must not be demolished until they have been subject to a scheme of historic building recording by suitably qualified professionals and written confirmation obtained from the local planning authority that the works required under sub-paragraph (4)(a) to (c) have been completed and have been submitted to the local planning authority.

(3) The scheme of historic building recording must be undertaken in accordance with a written scheme of investigation which will be submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority before the recording begins. The written scheme of investigation must set out the level of recording required in accordance with the ‘Understanding Historic Buildings: A Guide to Good Recording Practice’ guidance prepared by Historic England (May 2016, or latest edition at the time the written scheme of investigation is prepared).

(4) The written scheme of investigation must include the following components—

(a) the identification, description and methodology for the level of recording necessary for the Woodside Farm House and associated structures as per the Historic England guidance referred to in sub-paragraph (3);

(b) research on the heritage asset necessary to understand their historical and architectural interest which is proportionate to the level of recording identified;

(c) an on-site survey of the Woodside Farm House and associated structures in accordance with paragraph (a) and to include photography; and

(d) completed research and analysis for presentation in an illustrated historic building recording report to be submitted within 12 weeks of recording work on site. The report will be suitable for deposition at an archival store as directed and approved by the local planning authority.

(5) The archive referred to in sub-paragraph (4)(d) should be collated, ordered and indexed in accordance with the requirements of the Management of Research Projects in the Historic Environment (MoRPHE) (Historic England, 2015).