Policy information sourced from the Flitton, Greenfield & Pulloxhill Neighbourhood Plan
D1: The Design of New Development
Proposals for good quality new development (including new buildings and extensions to existing buildings) will be supported, where they address the following criteria.
All new development must respect the particular character of the village in which it is located (as summarised in paragraph 11.3) and, where appropriate:
- Relate to the existing development pattern in terms of enclosure and definition of streets/spaces, • Be of an appropriate scale and density in relation to its setting,
- New dwellings should not be more than 2 storeys in height,
- Use materials appropriate to the development’s context,
- Be well integrated with the surroundings; reinforcing connections, taking opportunities to provide new ones,
- Provide convenient pedestrian/cyclist access to community services and facilities,
- Be of a design with a locally inspired or distinctive character,
- Take advantage of the local topography, landscape and water features, trees and plants, wildlife habitats, existing buildings and site orientation,
- Take advantage of views into/from the site to enable retention of rural character, easy access and navigation through where applicable,
- Integrate car parking within landscaping so that it does not dominate the street,
- Provide appropriate infrastructure such as drainage including the incorporation of Sustainable Drainage Systems to manage surface water run-off and foul sewerage and make improvements where necessary.
For more information, please visit the Flitton, Greenfield & Pulloxhill Neighbourhood Plan