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Building
Height |
A |
New buildings
shall be designed so that heights of
eaves, cornices, ridge heights and storey heights conform to
those in the adjoining buildings or
(where relevant) as set out under specified height
restrictions. |
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B
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New buildings shall not exceed 3 storeys in height.
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| 2.
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Density/Building
Footprint |
A |
New dwellings
shall be detached or semi-detached. Terraced, town house or
apartment developments will not normally be permitted. |
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B |
The size, plot
ratio and ratio of footprint to open space in new
developments shall be compatible with those of the historic
character and appearance in the immediate neighbourhood. |
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C |
All new or
replacement structures on a site shall be located so that
the relationship between the existing buildings and the site
boundary is retained.
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| 3. |
Landscape quality |
A |
Development shall not include the removal of trees and areas
of soft landscaping between the building line and the
boundary of the road or footway. |
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B |
Development
shall not include removal of front garden areas and/or
traditional front boundary structures. |
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C |
Hedging or
other boundary treatment in new developments shall be in
keeping with those traditionally used in the area.
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| 4. |
Uniformity of design/layout |
A |
New or
replacement buildings shall replicate existing forms,
layout, materials and detailing of the buildings within the
area. |
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B |
Alterations and extensions shall use the same wall and
roofing materials as those of the main building. |
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C |
The same
standards of detailing and design will be applied to all
development whether on the street frontage or to the
rear of the buildings and whether exposed to or hidden
from public view. |
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D |
Facing
brick shall not be used in finishes except in chimney
stacks and shop window openings shall be retained.
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E |
Development shall not include new side extensions to
dwellings.
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| 5. |
Townscape
Quality/Detailing |
A |
Extensions
and alteration works to the rear of terraces shall be
subordinate in character to the main building on the
street frontage and will be no more than 2 storeys high.
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B |
New works
shall not disrupt the existing silhouette of a roof.
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C |
External
finishes shall reflect the style and materials in the
area and shall not include the used artificial stonework
or pebble dash. |
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D |
Replacement windows shall be the same size, shape and
style as those traditionally used in the area. |
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E |
Brick
detailing around doors and windows shall be retained.
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F |
New dormer
windows shall be located on the rear roof elevation. In
exceptional cases where a dormer is required on the
front roof elevation it shall be of pitched design and
in scale with the existing building and its
fenestration. |
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G |
Fire
escapes shall be provided within the existing building
envelope. Otherwise, they shall be provided on rear
elevations and every attempt shall be made to ensure
that they are not visible from the public street. |
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H |
Natural
slate or dark grey smooth concrete titles shall be used
as a roofing material.
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| 6. |
Historic
buildings & structures |
A |
Existing
historic structures located behind the principal
premises that form the street frontage shall be
retained. |
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B |
The
retention of existing historic ancillary structures
shall take precedence over the requirements for
additional vehicle access. |
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C |
The
enlargement of existing ground floor windows and door
openings in street facades shall be carried out in a
traditional manner. |
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