Policy information sourced from Redington Neighbourhood Plan

SD 4 Redington Frognal Character

Development, including redevelopment, should complement the distinctive character of the Redington Frognal area and the immediate site context. This includes consideration of all of the following, as appropriate:

  1. The scale, massing and height of development should complement the established characteristics of the area, responding to the prevailing 2-4 storey building height.
  2. Mid-rise development of up to six storeys for sites fronting Finchley Road, between Frognal and Frognal Lane; up to four to five storeys between Frognal Lane and Platt’s Lane and two to four storeys north of Platt’s Lane, where the prevailing building heights are much lower, may be appropriate.
  3. Development should cause no significant detriment through loss of light or increased shading to neighbouring properties and gardens.
  4. The degree of setback from the street, and resulting sense of enclosure of street frontages created by built development, should reinforce the established townscape character.
  5. The plot coverage ratio of buildings to open space should respond to the existing character of the area, including provision of extensive garden areas.
  6. Garden space should be provided to reinforce the established pattern of front and rear garden spaces around the site.
  7. The area of soft natural garden space within the site should be maintained or increased.
  8. Landscaping should be an integral part of the design and layout of development and should include trees and other planting using species with a high value to biodiversity, as set out in section 6.2 Planting Guidance to Enhance Biodiversity and Conservation Area Character.
  9. The spacing of houses should allow for maintenance and retain the verdant, biodiverse character of the area by allowing views through the built frontages. A minimum gap of 4 metres will be appropriate between the ends of terraces and a minimum gap of 2 metres between semi-detached or detached houses. Where the established character includes wider gaps, then this will be appropriate in the spacing of new development.
  10. Where traditional materials are used in new buildings, they should be authentic traditional materials and reflect the palette of materials in the surrounding area and not comprise synthetic materials, such as uPVC or materials with an imprinted or applied surface to imitate traditional materials. Where modern materials are used, they should be durable, with a high standard of finish.
  11. Development should provide active frontages (with doors and windows) to streets and spaces, including at ground floor level, so as to provide overlooking and surveillance.
  12. Development that incorporates eaves and spaces for internal bat roosts, and the use of bird bricks and other features to support wildlife, will be particularly welcomed.
  13. Creative, bespoke design solutions will be welcomed, especially where they complement the architectural and townscape quality, variety and diversity of the area and incorporate superior environmental performance.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan