Question 2.6

6 of 14 in Place Making

Objective

To ensure that the development responds to local character whilst reinforcing its own identity.

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

Will the appearance of the development be visually appropriate, taking into account local character assessment, and will it complement local character whilst reinforcing local distinctiveness (e.g. materials, road pattern, etc) and being clearly integrated with the wider community?

  1. Building materials and colour complementing local character
  2. Building style and form enhancing local character
  3. Roofscapes visually respecting the developments location within a local context (allowing for low carbon technologies where appropriate)
  4. Continuity of local building details such as windows and doors
  5. Residential component of the development fostering a potential for personalisation by prospective residents
  6. Contemporary approach to reflect the local vernacular

Targets and Justification

Best
A - F or Undertake Landscape Character Assessment
Good
A - D
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.