Policy information sourced from Eton and Eton Wick Neighbourhood Plan

HD3: Development within Eton

Proposals for development within Eton should demonstrate how they have taken into account the Eton Design Guidance, set out in Appendix 1.

New development should not detract from the character of existing buildings and the positive features and appearance of the surrounding area.

Applications should be in harmony with the materials; scale; massing; and the architectural vernacular and rhythm of surrounding buildings and spaces.

Development must positively contribute to the legibility of Eton’s hierarchy of streets and public realm:

*See map on page 17

Developments on Tier 1 streets (red) should conform to a design style that is sympathetic to the local character of existing heritage buildings.

Developments on Tier 2 streets (amber) will be within close proximity to multiple listed buildings, and those of significant interest and therefore should offer a design that is sympathetic to existing heritage assets, reflecting their form, massing, materials and storey heights.

Developments on Tier 3 streets (yellow) are offered the highest degree of design flexibility. Innovative design is particularly welcome, provided that it does not compromise the character and context of the surrounding buildings.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan