Decision 43 COM 8B.43
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments (France)

The World Heritage Committee,

Having examined Documents WHC/19/43.COM/8B.Add and WHC/19/43.COM/INF.8B1.Add,
Refers the proposed buffer zone for Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments, France, back to the State Party in order to allow it to:
1. Provide a clear rationale regarding the delineation of the buffer zone, and the reason why some areas are included and others are not,
2. Provide specific documentation and details regarding building regulations, and how they prevent new buildings to disrupt the historical skyline of the World Heritage property,
3. Provide the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) undertaken for the Luma Arles tower, and its relation with the World Heritage property. In case of non-existence of an HIA, provide the recommendations that were presented by State Services, regarding the construction of the Luma Arles tower,
4. Deliver a Visual Impact Analysis of the Luma Arles tower on the property and its Outstanding Universal Value.