Policy information sourced from the Totternhoe Neighbourhood Plan
T4: Character and heritage
1. Development should, where practical, enhance the local character and vernacular of the area, preserving the settlement ‘Ends’, reflecting architectural variety found locally and using materials that are in keeping with those used in existing buildings in the immediate locality. This will help to avoid building design that is inappropriate to the Plan area. Innovation in design will be supported where this demonstrably enhances the quality of the built form in a character area.
2. As appropriate to their scale, nature and location, development proposals should address the following criteria:
- The guidance contained within the CBC Design Guide, the CBC Landscape Character Assessment and Totternhoe Conservation Area Appraisal.
- Development proposals affecting heritage assets – including non-designated heritage assets - either directly or indirectly, should enhance the significance and setting of the asset. This could include, where appropriate, the delivery of development that will make a positive contribution to, or better reveal the significance of, the heritage asset, or reflect and enhance local character and distinctiveness with particular regard given to the prevailing styles of design and use of materials in a local area. Proposals are expected to be accompanied by a Heritage Statement.
- Development proposals should demonstrate that they have taken into account the potential impact on above and below ground archaeological deposits to ensure that evidence which could contribute to the understanding of human activity and past environments is not lost. Where a scheme has a potential impact on archaeological remains (below or above ground) a Heritage Statement or similar should be prepared in support of planning applications.
For more information, please visit the Totternhoe Neighbourhood Plan