Policy information sourced from the Grove Park Neighbourhood Plan

BE2 Design of New Development

  1. Proposals for new development should be of the highest quality which incorporate people-centred design principles which promote healthier communities and will be supported where they:
    1. Have regard to the form, function, structure and heritage character of the surrounding area, drawing inspiration from the special qualities and character of heritage assets – including the scale, massing, orientation and layout of buildings, streets and spaces.
    2. Reinforce the quality and distinctiveness of the place and landscape setting so it does not disrupt the regularity and the unity /coherence of the street scene, impact key vistas and views or the setting of heritage assets.
    3. Use a material palette, including brick bonds, which are in harmony with the surrounding context, or if contrasting, does so in a way that is complementary.
    4. Use of good quality and sustainable materials durable against climate conditions, with good life cycle performance and energy efficiency.
    5. Avoid dominance of clutter, by ensuring the design of ancillary structures such as bin stores in front gardens, do not dominate.
    6. Incorporate environmental and biodiversity net-gain design considerations in line with Policies SE1-SE3 and Policies GI2-GI4.

      The development of co-design ideas that have emerged from community participation workshops are particularly encouraged.

For more information and policy context please see the Grove Park Neighbourhood Plan