Policy information sourced from the Arlesey Neighbourhood Plan
ARL2: Design of Residential Development
Subject to Policy ARL1, proposals for residential development, including redevelopments, will normally be permitted provided that all of the following criteria are met:
- It demonstrates high quality design that is in-keeping with the scale and existing character of buildings and layout in the area;
- It provides adequate off-street parking for residents and visitors and wellplanned on-street where required;
- It provides high quality boundary treatment;
- It provides good pedestrian and cycle connections to the surrounding countryside;
- It provides good pedestrian and cycle connections to the main services and transport nodes within the parish;
- It provides adequate storage for bins and recycling;
- It does not result in an unacceptable loss of amenity for neighbouring uses through the loss of privacy, loss of light or visual intrusion;
- Traffic generation and parking does not adversely affect road and pedestrian safety; and
- Contributions for the provision, extension and maintenance of accessible green space, including green space for sport and children’s play space for the enjoyment of residents, are in accordance with Central Bedfordshire Council’s open space provision.
The use of Arlesey White Brick in new developments and redevelopments will be encouraged and loss of facades – through, for example, rendering – must demonstrate that it will not have a detrimental impact on the character of the area. The incorporation of sustainable design features – including solar panels and electric car charging points – into development proposals will be strongly supported.
For more information, please visit the Arlesey Neighbourhood Plan