Policy information sourced from the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan

LNP3 Managing High Quality Design in the Built-Up Area of Limpsfield

All development, including alterations and extensions to existing buildings and replacement dwellings, should be well designed and should reflect the distinctive character of the different parts of the Parish as identified and described in Appendix A.

Proposals will be expected to meet the following criteria:

  1. The scale, height and form should result in the development fitting unobtrusively with the existing building or, for new buildings, into the curtilage of the site, and with the character of the street scene.
  2. Spacing between buildings should respect the character of the street scene.
  3. Gaps which provide views out to surrounding countryside and help maintain the openness of the residential environment should be maintained.
  4. Materials should be compatible with those used in the immediate area and, in the case of extensions and alterations, those used on the existing building.
  5. The style of landscaping, and boundary treatments of an area should be retained and, where feasible reinforced.
  6. The privacy, daylight or sunlight enjoyed by adjoining residents should not be significantly adversely affected by the proposed development.
  7. Safe pedestrian access to the site should be retained or improved.
  8. The layout and design of buildings and spaces should contribute to a safe environment which helps reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime.

New development should respect the prevailing density in each of Limpsfield’s character areas and sub-areas and all proposals should include evidence to demonstrate how the proposed design has sought to sustain the character of the Parish by reflecting the design guidelines for character areas and sub-areas as set out in Appendices A and B and the AECOM Character Assessments.

For more information please see the Limpsfield Neighbourhood Plan