Assessments
Cornish Distinctiveness Assessment Template and Worksheet
The Cornish Distinctiveness Assessment Framework is designed to enhance and preserve Cornish distinctiveness. It supports changes planned by development. It enables informed management of the historic environment. The Framework is a tool for everyone for various situations.
The Framework can help manage change, development and continuity. It can help with understanding, respecting, and maintaining Cornish distinctiveness. Opportunities will depend on the intended outcome of its application.
We’ have created an Assessment Template and Worksheet. This will guide users through different implementations. If you’re unsure which form to use, read through the Common Areas of Application and Guidance Notes. Each form can be accessed using the links below.
Note: The forms will download when opened.
To support positive change through planning
The Cornish Distinctiveness Assessment Template: For Change is a supplemental document. The document can be included in planning and development applications. They can highlight aspects of Cornwall’s historic environment.
A completed Assessment Template can be submitted with a planning or development application. This can help applicants demonstrate an understanding, appreciation, and inclusion of Cornish distinctiveness.
Alternatively, the Assessment Template can collate information and help with identifying Cornish distinctiveness. The identified elements can be included within planning and development applications. They can demonstrate positive and enriching change to the historic environment.
Cornwall’s Heritage Strategy promotes the use of distinctiveness assessments. We hope they will be used for medium to larger scale planning and development applications.
To inform local plans and designation
The Cornish Distinctiveness Assessment Worksheet: For Informing Decisions. This can help designate a local asset or help the development of a Neighbourhood Plan.
This worksheet will help identify aspects unique to Cornwall or the local area. This form is a resource to help inform decisions. Understanding your historic environment can help your community shape change.
To enrich the Historic Environment Record
Visit our Heritage Monitors Map. You can nominate a new site, or update an existing one to include Cornish distinctiveness. Place a pin, upload a photo and answer a short set of questions.
