WEST CHILTINGTON VILLAGE DESIGN STATEMENT

‘A real portion of England’s green and pleasant land’ 

The Village Design Statement concept was born in 1996 when the former Countryside Commission published a ocument entitled "Village Design - making local character count in new development." Our Statement reflects West Chiltington's views and aspirations for itself and its future. It provides guidance for developers, and for ouseholders wishing to build extensions or alter their property. We can't stand in the way of progress; changes inevitable, and much of it will come whether there is new development or not, but we can ensure that builders take notice and reflect the history and character of the village, together with those additional qualities valued by the residents themselves. Thus it is an opportunity for us all to play a constructive part in ensuring that
development is designed to enhance the local character and identity of this village in which we live. As residents we must also do our best to retain the rural aspect of our village by the sympathetic use of plants and materials, thus setting an example for any potential future development in the parish. It is imperative therefore that residents take an active interest in proposed developments at planning application stage, and make their views known, in writing, to both Horsham District Council and West Chiltington Parish Council.

Prepared by West Chiltington Village Design Statement Steering Group and adopted by Horsham District Council as Supplementary Planning Guidance.

The full Village Design Statement can be download/viewed by clicking on the link here . 

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