Policy D1: Making better places
GBC Policy |
Policy D1: Making better placesWe require all new developments to achieve high quality design and enhance the environment in which they are set. Residential developments of 25 or more dwellings must:
All developments will:
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GGG Response |
SummaryWe PART OBJECT, PART SUPPORT this policy We support the emphasis on views, natural features, local distinctiveness, and layout of surrounding buildings but object to the lack of reference to vernacular or historic guidelines. |
Detailed ResponseWe support the emphasis on views, natural features, local distinctiveness, and layout of surrounding buildings. There is no reference to vernacular or historic design guidelines, even in Conservation Areas and we object to the absence of this from this policy. Most of the borough, especially the rural areas, have vernacular design guidelines which are available to give suggestions as to appropriate design. These should have mandatory planning force. The monitoring of this policy is inappropriate. Why should this policy result in a reduction of the number of appeals for poor design – should it not result in better designed buildings? |