Policy information sourced from Old Windsor neighbourhood plan
OW8: TOWNSCAPE
Development proposals should reflect the character of the surrounding area and protect the amenity of neighbours. Development proposals must demonstrate how they are in keeping with and contribute positively to the respective townscape classification area, as defined by the RBWM Townscape Assessment, or any successor document.
Opportunities for enhancement of the townscape through high quality design which reinforces the local distinctiveness of Old Windsor is encouraged.
In particular, development proposals shall:
- where possible, seek to retain listed buildings and Buildings or Structures of Character (listed in Appendix C) that contribute to the distinctive character and historic and architectural interest of Old Windsor village; and
- ensure they do not detrimentally impact on the setting of buildings in the Old Windsor Conservation Area; and
- have a similar form of development to properties in the immediate surrounding area; (this is particularly the case for applications for two or more dwellings on a site currently or previously occupied by a single property); and
- provide appropriate parking and access arrangements, both for the new development and existing properties where they would be affected; and
- reflect the boundary treatments prevailing in the surrounding area.
For more information please see the neighbourhood plan