Policy information sourced from the Grove Park Neighbourhood Plan

HR2 Areas of Special Local Character

  1. Areas of Special Local Character are identified on map? Proposals for new development will be supported where:
    1. It reflects and where possible enhances the characteristics that contribute to the architectural and townscape character and distinctiveness of the ASLC, complements its features, including its form, setting, period, architectural characteristics and detailing of the original buildings and landscape context.
    2. It demonstrates that opportunities have been taken to restore or reinstate significant features in the built form, where possible
    3. For alterations or side or roof extensions to existing properties the proposal is a high-quality design reflecting its’ context and there is no detrimental impact on the visual amenity of the existing townscape. iv. Designs sensitively integrate the new development with the existing building and townscape.
  2. Development which disrupts the coherence of the existing vernacular will not be supported unless it is of an exceptional design quality and it can be demonstrated that the design will not have a harmful impact on the existing vernacular by reason of its scale, materiality, detailing, or symmetry and will contribute to the enhancement of the ASLC as a whole.
  3. Demolition of a principal building frontage within an ASLC will be resisted where the frontage is of architectural and townscape merit and contributes to the character of the area.

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