Clapham Parish Design Statement
Policies - revised after survey input (approved by CPC on 28 January 2021)
1 – The design of new buildings or extensions
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1a High quality contemporary design may be acceptable provided that it does not detract from the village feel
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1b New buildings or extensions, if built in traditional style, should reflect aspects of existing buildings such as traditional shapes, features or materials, so as to harmonize with the surrounding buildings
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1c Any new development should contain a variety of styles and sizes of housing that reflects the current diversity of the village
2 – The amount of space around new buildings or extensions
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2a Spacing between new buildings, and between new buildings and exisiting adjacent buildings, should - at a minimum - reflect the spacing between existing buildings in the adjacent area, as specified in Policy HD2 of CNDP
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2b New buildings and extensions to existing buildings should retain adequate outdoor space as specified in Policy HD5 of CNDP
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2c New buildings/extensions should not overlook, overshadow or appeari overbearing to neighbouring properties
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2d New buildings/extensions should not be closer to the roadway than adjacent properties
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2e Provision of car parking spaces should reflect the higher than average car ownership resulting from lack of access to public transport and limited availability of on-street parking
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2f Charging points for electric vehicles should be provided for every new dwelling
3 - The height of new buildings or extensions
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3a New buildings, or extensions to existing buildings, should not exceed the height of, nor in any way appear overbearing to, adjacent buildings
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3b New buildings/extensions should not exceed two storeys in height
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3c Conversions of existing roof space into living accommodation should not raise the existing ridge line of two-storey or taller buildings
4 – The materials used
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4a New buildings and extensions should incorporate typical local materials (ideally locally sourced) such as brick, flint, tiles and timber, or modern materials which are visually compatible with these