Village and Town Design Statements – Guidance Note
Village and Town Design Statements (V/TDS) offer a framework for engaging local people in the debate about how new development can fit into the existing pattern and surroundings of both the local built and natural environments. V/TDSs offer a practical tool in addressing local communities’ genuine and legitimate concerns on the potential impact of new development on local character, and if used properly, can help developers understand local people’s views and perceptions at the outset of the design and development process.
This guidance note aims to inform those groups that wish to produce a V/TDS for adoption by the Council. It provides guidance on the content of V/TDSs and identifies the key stages of preparation required under the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
This guidance note was adopted by the Council at the Cabinet meeting held on 22nd March 2007. It can be viewed by clicking on the link to the right.
Please note that any Parish or Town Council or representative community group should contact the Planning Policy team at the Council before proceeding with a Village or Town Design Statement. Contact us on 01258 484201.
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